Stanley Okafor
Experienced BACP psychotherapist focused on practical change
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About Stanley
Stanley Okafor uses a practical, client-centred approach to help people facing emotional and psychological problems. He is BACP registered and has 15 years of experience in a mix of independent practice, forensic settings and the NHS. Stanley aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them and set realistic goals for change.
He primarily works using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, while drawing on other approaches when helpful.
Background and approach
That means sessions often focus on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviours, then trying different ways of responding. Stanley adapts the work to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Across his work he has helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and grief.
He also supports those dealing with relationship worries, parenting strain, self-esteem problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and life transitions such as separation or career change. Additional areas he has worked with include attachment issues, autism and foster care backgrounds. In clinical roles he has carried out assessments, risk checks and led therapeutic groups, including anger management in forensic services.
His background in the NHS informs a practical, structured style grounded in evidence-based methods. Sessions are described as warm and honest, with emphasis on building trust and treating people with respect. Prospective clients are invited to start by completing the site questionnaire so they can be matched and book an initial appointment.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 15
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 388272
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Stanley's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Stanley works with
Everything Stanley lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stanley lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Stanley works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves looking at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions tend to include practical exercises and small, achievable steps that aim to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic or unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Stanley will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is made together, and may change as progress is reviewed.
If you are interested in online work, please check the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in his biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow quick check-ins when life is busy. Some approaches, such as CBT, translate well to a remote setting because they use structured exercises and homework that can be done between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can support this process and adapt practical tools to suit each person's routine.
Questions and answers
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, grief and relationship issues, among other concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He works primarily with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred and solution-focused ideas to suit each person. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying practical changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience across independent practice, forensic settings and the NHS, where he has acted as a senior or lead therapist.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, as stated in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in his information; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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