Damian Okafor

Damian Okafor is a counsellor who draws on client-centred and cognitive-behavioural approaches. He aims to create a warm, interactive space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, anger and other concerns without feeling judged. Damian works in English and Igbo and brings ten years of professional experience in the UK to his practice.

He trained at Regent's University London and holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. Damian is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). His background includes work in GP surgeries within the NHS and in counselling organisations around the UK.

In sessions he prefers a respectful, sensitive tone and avoids stigmatising labels. He combines cognitive-behavioural tools with client-centred listening to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical changes. He also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track progress.

People come to him for a wide range of issues, including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career decisions, ADHD, multicultural and immigration challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Damian emphasises the client as the expert in their own story. He works to help people identify their strengths and build on them. The aim is steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Damian commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive-behavioural methods in sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people put words to their experience so they feel understood. Cognitive-behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to try new ways of responding to stress, anxiety or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Damian works collaboratively to see which methods match a person's needs and goals. He will discuss options, try different techniques and adjust the plan as things move forward so the work fits what the person wants to achieve.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and fewer travel demands. It can also make some check-ins shorter when needed, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online work useful for continuity of care and for keeping therapy manageable alongside everyday commitments.