Damian Okafor, BACP
Damian Okafor works from a person-centred approach that keeps the person’s experience at the heart of therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
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About Damian
Damian Okafor works from a person-centred approach that keeps the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. He combines that with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. Damian speaks English and Igbo and offers online sessions to people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
He has a Master of Science in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent's University London and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
Over about ten years he has worked in GP surgeries and counselling organisations across the UK, helping people with stress, anxiety and trauma. He uses straightforward language and a warm, interactive manner in sessions. People come to him for a wide range of concerns.
He supports those managing addictions, anger, low self-esteem, grief and difficulties with intimacy. He also helps with life changes, career questions, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Damian pays attention to cultural background and migration-related pressures and offers focused help around fatherhood issues, family of origin problems and attachment concerns.
He also works with issues such as discrimination, prejudice and seasonal affective disorder. In sessions he listens first, helps people clarify what matters most, and then tries small, practical steps. He treats clients with respect and avoids stigmatising labels.
The overall aim is to help people feel more in control and move towards goals that matter to them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 280948 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Damian works with
Everything Damian lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Damian lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behaviour changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleeping problems, low mood and patterns that keep causing distress. Sessions include simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of coping.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Damian will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. He aims to match methods to your needs and adjust the plan as you go, so therapy feels relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Damian help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. He also addresses grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues and sleeping difficulties.
What is Damian's therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive and focuses on listening first. He blends client-centred principles with cognitive behavioural techniques and practical steps.
How long has he practised?
He has around ten years of professional experience working in GP surgeries and counselling organisations in the UK.
Where is Damian based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds a Master of Science in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent's University London. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo for people who prefer either language.
Can I meet for therapy if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders using online formats.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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