Damian Okafor
UK therapist supporting change and resilience
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About
Damian Okafor is a registered and licensed therapist practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management, offering practical support tailored to each person’s situation.
Damian holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology from Regent’s University London, a master-level qualification in psychotherapy and counselling. His clinical background includes roles in GP surgeries within the NHS as well as positions in counselling organisations across the UK.
His therapy style is warm and interactive; he aims to engage collaboratively while treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Damian does not endorse stigmatizing labels and combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with a person-centred approach to create a flexible, evidence-informed way of working.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Damian emphasises that clients are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths can help overcome current challenges. He supports people through change in a non-judgemental way and is available to work alongside clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Igbo
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Anger, Coping with life changes, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Attachment issues, Career, Compassion fatigue, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Grief, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Parenting, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #280948 exp 2026-03-07
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How much experience does Damian Okafor have?
Damian Okafor has nine years of experience in providing therapy services.
In which languages does Damian Okafor provide therapy?
Damian Okafor provides therapy in English and Igbo.
Where is Damian Okafor located?
Damian Okafor is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Damian Okafor as my therapist?
You can work with Damian Okafor through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Damian Okafor work with international clients?
Damian Okafor does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Damian 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Damian Okafor. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.