Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP
Practical, person-centred counselling for parents
Book with Fariba- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Persian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Fariba
Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and parenting concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and difficulties around control or separation. Fariba works in English and Persian and practices in the United Kingdom.
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. She uses a mix of approaches to suit the person, drawing on attachment ideas, cognitive strategies, emotionally focused work and person-centred conversations.
Background and approach
Fariba holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. She has three years of documented experience in the context supplied for this profile. Her background includes work supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other traumatic experiences.
In a typical session she listens first, then helps the person break problems into smaller parts. That can mean spotting patterns in thoughts, learning ways to manage intense feelings, or trying new ways of relating to others. She aims to make the therapy practical and understandable.
People contact Fariba to clarify what matters most to them and to find manageable changes. She offers several online formats and can work with international clients. The focus is on each person’s goals and on building tools they can use day to day.
What Fariba works with
Everything Fariba lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Fariba helps people with.
- 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.
Blending approaches for online parenting support
Attachment-based work helps people understand patterns in relationships and where emotional needs come from; it can be useful for parenting worries and reconnecting in close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment and creates space for them to talk through what feels important without pressure. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers straightforward tools to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Fariba works collaboratively to decide which methods to try first, and adjusts the plan based on the person's goals and what feels most useful. Conversations and small experiments guide decisions about which technique to keep using.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational work. Phone sessions suit brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow short, flexible contacts during busy days or between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and travel while keeping the focus on practical change.
Questions people ask about Fariba
What concerns does Fariba address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, parenting worries and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centred with a focus on clear steps. Conversations include exploring emotions, spotting thinking patterns and trying new ways of managing problems.
What experience does she bring?
The profile records three years of experience and notes work supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other traumatic experiences.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is listed as BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
Sessions can be via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by pressing the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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