Yunus Mohamed, BACP
Experienced counsellor for families and individuals
- Family mediation
- Trauma support
- Multicultural care
About Yunus Mohamed
Yunus Mohamed holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford, a bachelor's degree with honours in counselling practice. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body representing counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
He began his career as a Mental Health Community Development Worker and went on to found the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007. Over the course of his work he has built experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including mental health difficulties, marital problems and anger management. He has also worked as a mediator, helping parents, offspring and extended family members navigate difficult interactions and decisions.
Yunus draws on an eclectic counselling style and places strong emphasis on tailoring the approach to the needs of each person. For Muslim clients he integrates fundamental Islamic values when appropriate, while grounding practice in the Rogerian principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. He believes no single method suits everyone and adapts his work accordingly.
Among his recognitions, he was a National Mental Health Award Winner in 2019. His background combines direct community work, family mediation and many years of hands-on counselling practice.
He began his career as a Mental Health Community Development Worker and went on to found the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007. Over the course of his work he has built experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including mental health difficulties, marital problems and anger management. He has also worked as a mediator, helping parents, offspring and extended family members navigate difficult interactions and decisions.
Yunus draws on an eclectic counselling style and places strong emphasis on tailoring the approach to the needs of each person. For Muslim clients he integrates fundamental Islamic values when appropriate, while grounding practice in the Rogerian principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. He believes no single method suits everyone and adapts his work accordingly.
Among his recognitions, he was a National Mental Health Award Winner in 2019. His background combines direct community work, family mediation and many years of hands-on counselling practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yunus Mohamed have?
Yunus Mohamed has 21 years of experience.
Is Yunus Mohamed a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Yunus Mohamed provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
Where is Yunus Mohamed located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Yunus Mohamed as my therapist?
You can work with Yunus Mohamed through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yunus Mohamed work with international clients?
Yes, Yunus Mohamed works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yunus Mohamed 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
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and acceptance. This approach helps people explore their feelings, build self-awareness and work through relationship or self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours by learning practical coping strategies. It is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, depression and stress where skills-based work can provide relief and clearer routines.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing experiences in a paced way, supporting recovery from trauma-related difficulties and helping individuals regain a sense of safety and control.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and needs with each person and adapt methods so the work fits the client rather than imposing a single model. This collaborative planning helps determine which techniques or combination of approaches will be most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. By meeting through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, clients can access registered professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care even when travel or circumstances make in-person meetings difficult.