Damian Okafor, BACP

Damian Okafor is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and relationship challenges. He trained at Regent's University London and holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, and he is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.

Damian has worked in NHS GP surgeries and a range of counselling organisations across the UK, bringing practical front-line experience to his therapeutic work. His practice blends cognitive-behavioural techniques with a person-centred sensibility, creating an approach that is both structured and responsive to each person’s unique situation. He aims to offer a warm, interactive space where sensitivity and respect guide the process without resorting to stigmatizing labels.

Damian believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that people already possess strengths that can help them overcome the difficulties they face. He encourages clients to view seeking help as a courageous step toward greater wellbeing and life satisfaction, and he works in a non-judgemental way to support that journey. Damian also offers services in Igbo in addition to English and accepts international clients, using a range of remote formats to increase access to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Damian Okafor draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred practice to guide online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and some trauma-related challenges. Client-centred therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own resources; it helps people who need a supportive, exploratory space to process feelings, identity, and relationship issues. Damian may also integrate solution-focused techniques to help set clear goals and develop practical steps when clients want shorter-term, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Damian works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Damian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or who live far from in-person services. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit therapy into everyday life, and access registered professionals from different locations.