Yunus Mohamed, BACP

Yunus Mohamed is a counsellor who helps people facing jealousy, relationship strain, stress and anxiety. He works with individuals on grief, anger, addiction and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with parenting, career changes, eating concerns and ADHD. Sessions are available in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.

Mohamed brings over 21 years of experience in counselling and community mental health. He studied for a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling at the University of Salford and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He founded a counselling service in Bolton in 2007 and has experience mediating between family members and parents and children.

His style draws on Client-Centred Therapy principles such as unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. He says no single method fits everyone, so he blends approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques are used alongside trauma-focused ways of working where appropriate.

He is comfortable supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, domestic violence, separation and other distressing life events. He also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, codependency, control and communication problems. His practice notes Islamic values can guide work for Muslim clients when that is requested.

Mohamed received recognition with a National Mental Health Award in 2019. People who choose to start therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to his schedule.

How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude. It helps people feel heard and work through relationship, self-esteem and emotional concerns by building a trusting conversation.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves practical exercises and small experiments that help with anxiety, stress, depression and some eating or coping behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose which methods to use based on their goals and preferences. That way the work stays practical and responsive to what is happening for the individual.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helps them connect visually, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker conversation is required. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt their way of working so sessions suit everyday life and responsibilities.