Kadiatu Banful, BACP

Kadiatu Banful is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through life’s difficult moments. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, parenting and cultural challenges, and a range of other issues including addiction, fertility and life-purpose questions. Kadiatu approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients build on existing strengths to move past obstacles and restore a greater sense of wellbeing.

Her style emphasizes empathy, collaboration and practical tools tailored to each person’s situation. Kadiatu offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for exploring attachment or abandonment concerns, family-of-origin patterns, communication and commitment difficulties, and the emotional impact of illness or bereavement. She also integrates coaching elements when clients seek focused change around goals such as relationships, parenting and life direction.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and Kadiatu aims to support that courage with steady guidance and evidence-informed approaches. As a therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she combines professional training with a client-centered focus to help people find clarity and resilience.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical access

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s priorities. This approach supports people working through grief, relationship difficulties, identity and cultural concerns by strengthening self-understanding and personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT is frequently used for stress, anxiety and depression and can offer concrete tools for managing symptoms and building healthier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kadiatu works collaboratively with each person to determine what suits their needs, goals and preferences. Together they may combine methods or adjust focus over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to receive care - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging provide options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact with a registered professional, attend sessions from wherever you are, and choose the mode of conversation that feels most supportive.