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Stanley Okafor, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Anger management groups
About Stanley
Stanley Okafor is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions and relationship concerns. He also addresses grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem and challenges at work or with parenting.
He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred and emotionally-focused ideas. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. Stanley aims to make sessions practical and structured so people can try new approaches between meetings.
His background includes private practice work alongside roles in forensic settings and the NHS, where he has held senior therapy posts. That range means he has worked with people whose difficulties vary from short-term problems to longer-standing, complex issues. He also runs group work in anger management within forensic services.
Stanley uses assessment conversations to clarify problems, set goals and carry out a clinical risk check when needed. Early sessions outline priorities and a plan so progress can be reviewed. He draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to support coping skills and concrete steps forward.
People who come for help can expect straightforward discussion about what is and is not helpful day to day. He helps people set realistic goals and practices that can fit into ordinary life, with the aim of reducing distress and improving how people manage difficult situations.
How his approaches translate to online work
Stanley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods when people meet online. CBT online involves identifying thinking and behaviour patterns and testing small experiments between sessions. Client-centred work focuses on clear listening and helping people explain what matters most to them.He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to look at patterns in close relationships, helping people notice interaction cycles and try different responses. These approaches suit concerns such as anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and trauma-related reactions because they offer practical steps and shared goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with the client, based on goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow conversations while someone is in a quieter place or prefers not to use video. Ask about available session types when you arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions and relationship issues, plus related problems such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then tests alternative ways of thinking and behaving in everyday life.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 15 years of experience split between private practice, forensic settings and NHS work, including facilitating an anger management group.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the UK?
He accepts international clients as stated.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.