- Client-centred
- Solution-focused
- BACP member
About Yunus
Yunus Mohamed offers calm and practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or major life changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused so people can talk through immediate problems and build clearer ways forward.
He brings 21 years of counselling experience and a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. His practice grew from community work and from founding a counselling service in Bolton in 2007.
Yunus adapts his approach to each person. He draws on the client-centred, or Rogerian, tradition that values empathy, acceptance and being genuine. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas when they suit the situation. For people with a history of trauma he integrates trauma-focused work when appropriate.
For Muslim clients he often weaves in fundamental Islamic values when that helps the conversation, while keeping the focus on what the person needs now. He has experience supporting people through grief, addictions, family and parenting tensions, and issues like codependency and intimacy-related difficulties.
He is noted for practical problem-solving alongside attentive listening. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, try small experiments between meetings, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood. Online sessions can still centre on empathy and genuine listening so clients feel respected and guided to find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes between sessions; this fits well with remote meetings where practical tasks and brief homework are set.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will check what matters to the client, discuss different ways of working and try methods together to see what helps. Plans are adjusted over time based on the client's goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session arrangements offered. Please confirm the exact session formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use phone-only contact if bandwidth is limited or to have a meeting without being on camera.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries plus issues such as trauma, addictions, grief and codependency.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred style that emphasises empathy and genuineness, combined with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
How long has he been practising?
He has 21 years of counselling experience, including community mental health work and running a counselling service since 2007.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; visitors from other countries can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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