Stanley Okafor, BACP
Experienced BACP-registered psychotherapist in the UK
- CBT focused practice
- Forensic and NHS experience
- Accepts international clients
About Stanley Okafor
Stanley Okafor is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor with more than 15 years of clinical experience working across private practice, forensic settings, and the NHS, where he serves as a senior/lead therapist for a large NHS Trust. He is a qualified integrative counsellor and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), and he is also an accredited member APT. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Stanley specialises in a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. He has extensive experience assessing and treating people from diverse backgrounds with problems that range from complex and severe to more straightforward presentations, and he facilitates an anger management group within the forensic setting.
His work is evidence-based and primarily informed by CBT, while also drawing on integrative, multicultural, interpersonal, and other effective techniques to match each person’s unique needs. Stanley emphasises a warm, genuine, and empathic therapeutic relationship, building rapport and trust to support a collaborative assessment and treatment plan. He approaches therapy as a process and helps clients set realistic goals aimed at meaningful, long-term change.
Stanley specialises in a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. He has extensive experience assessing and treating people from diverse backgrounds with problems that range from complex and severe to more straightforward presentations, and he facilitates an anger management group within the forensic setting.
His work is evidence-based and primarily informed by CBT, while also drawing on integrative, multicultural, interpersonal, and other effective techniques to match each person’s unique needs. Stanley emphasises a warm, genuine, and empathic therapeutic relationship, building rapport and trust to support a collaborative assessment and treatment plan. He approaches therapy as a process and helps clients set realistic goals aimed at meaningful, long-term change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stanley Okafor have?
Stanley Okafor has 15 years of experience.
Is Stanley Okafor a registered therapist?
Yes, he holds these credentials: BACP. Registration details: .
In which languages does Stanley Okafor provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Stanley Okafor located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Stanley Okafor as my therapist?
You can work with Stanley Okafor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stanley Okafor work with international clients?
Yes, Stanley Okafor works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stanley Okafor cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support with Stanley Okafor
Stanley commonly works using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship - offering empathy, acceptance, and non-judgemental listening so clients can explore feelings, build self-understanding, and find their own solutions; it is helpful for issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. He may also draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship dynamics and emotional bonding are central concerns, helping partners or family members understand and shift interaction patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stanley works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, set goals, and tailor methods that fit their preferences and life situation, and registered professionals can adapt techniques as therapy progresses to find the best fit.
Online therapy with Stanley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living outside his local area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy from a setting that suits the client, while still working with a registered therapist toward meaningful change.