- Years in practice
- 10
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Igbo
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Damian
Damian Okafor is a counsellor who combines a warm, interactive style with practical tools. He draws on client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and addictions. Damian speaks English and Igbo and has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
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.
Background and approach
His background includes work in GP surgeries within the NHS and in community counselling organisations. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the person in front of him. Expect straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioural work alongside listening that centres the client's experience.
He avoids labels and aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Parents often come for help with sleeping issues, parenting stress and relationship strain, and Damian brings that practical focus to those concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, career questions, identity and issues tied to multicultural or immigration experiences.
Damian sees the person as the expert in their story and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths. He encourages small, manageable steps and keeps goals simple. The aim is to reduce immediate distress and to help people find clearer direction over time.
What Damian works with
Everything Damian lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Damian helps people with.
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Damian draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in his online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers clear, practical techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety, low mood or sleeping problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Damian will talk through goals, preferences and what has worked before, then suggest a mix of methods tailored to the individual's needs. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share updates between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to access therapy from different places and schedules.
Questions people ask about Damian
What kind of concerns can be addressed?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Damian also works with grief, trauma, sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns.
What is Damian's therapy style like?
He uses a warm, interactive approach that combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside open listening.
How much experience does he have?
Damian has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including roles in GP surgeries and counselling organisations.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo to accommodate a wider range of clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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