Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP
Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and the effects of trauma and abuse.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- +11 more
About Fariba
Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting pressures, bipolar mood challenges and big life changes. Fariba works in English and Persian and is based in the United Kingdom.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She draws on client-centred techniques to listen and understand what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioural methods are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical skills. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas help people explore emotions and relational patterns that affect wellbeing. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, which means people can choose what fits their day.
She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. Fariba is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of experience in the roles described here and works collaboratively to set goals and plan next steps.
People often come to talk about control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, self-harm, sexual assault and women's issues. In conversation she aims to be practical, direct and respectful while tailoring methods to each person's needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 178350 | January 2027 |
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 Fariba works with
Everything Fariba lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Fariba lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Online work is offered by registered or accredited professionals through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a shorter check-in without being on camera, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.
Frequently asked
Which concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma and abuse. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting pressures and bipolar mood challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and collaborative with a practical focus. Sessions mix listening with exercises to change thinking and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience in the roles described on this profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I don’t live in the UK or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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