Counsellor profile
Yunus Mohamed, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 21 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, relationships and trauma
Continue with YunusAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (395537)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Yunus supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Yunus
BACP member. BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling. 21 years' experience. Yunus Mohamed works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career problems, depression, ADHD and other life changes.
He trained at the University of Salford and holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling. He founded the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007 after time as a mental health community development worker. He brings two decades of practice to short and longer term work.
His counselling style draws on Client-Centred Therapy principles such as unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on the difficulty presented.
He describes his approach as eclectic and says no single method fits everyone. For Muslim clients he notes he integrates fundamental Islamic values where relevant. He aims to help people talk through problems, learn practical coping steps and set small, achievable goals.
He has experience mediating between parents, adult children and wider family members. His work has included support around adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and separation or divorce. He was recognised with a National Mental Health Award in 2019.
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. He works with international clients and practices from the United Kingdom.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding without judgement. The counsellor offers acceptance, genuineness and understanding to help people speak openly and consider personal choices, which can help with low self-esteem, relationship issues and general anxiety.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality. It uses practical exercises and steps to change thinking and behaviour, often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped in the past, and then agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process and the approach can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the available session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require being on camera if that suits the person better. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same structured approaches by distance as in-person counselling, and Yunus will adapt exercises and homework to work in an online setting.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career and depression among other areas.
What approaches does he use in counselling?
He uses an eclectic mix drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as relevant to the problem.
How long has he practised?
He has 21 years of experience as a counsellor, including founding the BCOM Counselling service in 2007 and prior work as a mental health community development worker.
What qualifications and membership does he hold?
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
What are the session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the original biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and starting set up handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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