Stanley Okafor, BACP
Senior UK therapist and CBT specialist
- CBT-focused care
- Forensic and NHS experience
- Accepting international clients
About Stanley Okafor
Stanley Okafor is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and accredited member of APT with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through emotional and psychological challenges. He divides his time between private practice, forensic settings and the NHS, where he serves as a senior and lead therapist for a large NHS Trust. He is a qualified integrative counsellor and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, combining structured, evidence-based methods with flexible techniques drawn from other therapeutic models.
He has extensive experience assessing and treating a wide range of difficulties, from severe and complex presentations to more commonly occurring concerns. His work includes support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, historic childhood trauma, abuse and domestic violence, addictions, bereavement, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, personality-related issues, family and relationship problems, anger, and related areas. Within the forensic setting he also facilitates an anger management group.
Stanley typically offers one-to-one psychotherapy that uses CBT as a primary framework while integrating effective elements from multicultural and interpersonal approaches when appropriate. He tailors therapy to the uniqueness of each person, aiming to create an efficient process that encourages lasting change. During the first consultation he carries out a clinical assessment to clarify concerns, goals and treatment options, and he completes a risk assessment to guide clinical judgment.
Known for a warm, genuine and empathic style, he emphasises the importance of building rapport and trust. He provides a respectful, non-judgmental and unbiased space to explore difficulties, and he works collaboratively to help people develop practical strategies and deeper understanding. Stanley accepts new clients and works with international clients as well.
He has extensive experience assessing and treating a wide range of difficulties, from severe and complex presentations to more commonly occurring concerns. His work includes support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, historic childhood trauma, abuse and domestic violence, addictions, bereavement, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, personality-related issues, family and relationship problems, anger, and related areas. Within the forensic setting he also facilitates an anger management group.
Stanley typically offers one-to-one psychotherapy that uses CBT as a primary framework while integrating effective elements from multicultural and interpersonal approaches when appropriate. He tailors therapy to the uniqueness of each person, aiming to create an efficient process that encourages lasting change. During the first consultation he carries out a clinical assessment to clarify concerns, goals and treatment options, and he completes a risk assessment to guide clinical judgment.
Known for a warm, genuine and empathic style, he emphasises the importance of building rapport and trust. He provides a respectful, non-judgmental and unbiased space to explore difficulties, and he works collaboratively to help people develop practical strategies and deeper understanding. Stanley accepts new clients and works with international clients as well.
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 licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP registration. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Stanley Okafor provide therapy?
Stanley 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Stanley primarily works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression and coping with stress. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore attachment patterns and emotional responses within relationships, which can be especially helpful for couples or those dealing with grief and intimacy-related issues. In addition, Stanley uses client-centered principles to ensure therapy is guided by the individual's values and pace, creating space for empathetic listening and personal agency.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stanley collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Stanley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow people to choose the communication style that feels most effective for them.