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Yunus Mohamed

Yunus Mohamed

Therapist · United Kingdom

A practical counsellor for life’s difficult moments

  • Client-centred approach
  • Multilingual support
  • Practical problem solving

About Yunus

Yunus Mohamed is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and a wide range of life challenges. He speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu, which can help when discussing sensitive topics in a familiar language. He holds BACP membership, which is listed among his credentials.

He trained with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford. He has more than two decades of experience in community mental health work and established a counselling service in Bolton in 2007. He also received a National Mental Health Award in 2019.

His work draws on the Rogerian ideas of unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. He combines Client-Centred Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. He also uses trauma-focused methods when people bring experiences of abuse or loss.

Yunus aims to tailor sessions to each person rather than follow a single method for everyone. For Muslim clients he can bring in fundamental Islamic values where that feels helpful. He has experience supporting people with grief, addictions, parenting strain and identity concerns, among many other issues.

Sessions are described in clear, down-to-earth terms so people know what to expect. Prospective clients can use the site process to match and schedule, and confirm session details directly when they begin.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and being understood; online conversations can still provide space to be heard and to build trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises; this can work well through discussion and short tasks between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing events in a careful way and can include grounding and pacing techniques suitable for remote conversations.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels safe for you, then adjust methods over time. If an approach is not helping, it can be changed or combined with other techniques to better meet your needs.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel needs. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or evening appointments when daytime is full. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to reach international clients and to help therapy fit into everyday life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy matters and career difficulties.

What is his general counselling style?

His work is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on empathy, acceptance and genuine listening, while also using cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques for practical change.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 21 years of experience in counselling and community mental health work, and he founded a counselling service in Bolton in 2007.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu to accommodate different language needs.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom may be able to work with him depending on scheduling and matching.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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