Kemi Folarin, BACP

Kemi Folarin is an integrative counsellor and the founder of Free to Talk who combines several therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs. He draws on Client-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches and can integrate Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate, tailoring his work to what will best help someone explore their situation and move toward their goals. He aims to create a warm, non-judgmental space where people can be heard, develop greater self-awareness, and draw on their own resources to change what they can and find acceptance where change is not possible.

With a background that includes serving as CEO of a charity working with children, young people and community groups since 2007, Kemi brings practical experience alongside formal study. He holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community, and he is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which stands for Holistic Examples of Learned Practice. He also holds BACP recognition - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating his professional affiliation.

Kemi works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career or workplace challenges. He also focuses on isolation and loneliness, seasonal mood changes, self-love, women's issues, and young adult transitions. Sessions are client-led and paced to suit each individual, with an emphasis on supporting practical belief changes and helping people realise their potential.