About Kemi
Kemi Folarin is a counsellor who uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to help people facing stress and anxiety. He creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can be heard and understood. Sessions follow the client’s pace and focus on what matters most to them.
Kemi draws mainly on client-centred work and psychodynamic ideas while also using solution-focused techniques. He helps people talk through feelings, notice patterns, and tap into their own resources to make changes.
Background and approach
The aim is greater self-awareness and practical steps forward rather than labels or quick fixes. He has five years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Before counselling he spent many years leading a charity that supported children, young people and the wider community.
That background shapes his straightforward, people-first approach. Kemi trained in psychology and sociology at degree level and completed a master’s in youth and community work. He is also the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which shares practical ideas for personal growth.
Typical concerns he helps with include anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and workplace issues, grief, trauma and addictions. He also supports people dealing with isolation, seasonal mood shifts, self-esteem and finding self-love. Sessions invite honest conversation and focus on what the client wants to change.
People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative way of working. Kemi listens, reflects back what he hears and helps clients set small, achievable goals. The emphasis is on practical steps and steady progress rather than rushed solutions.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. Online this means sessions prioritise what the person wants to talk about and build on their own strengths to reduce anxiety and improve coping.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns and past influences that shape current feelings. In remote sessions this approach helps uncover recurring themes and understand how old patterns affect present relationships and work life.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It is useful for people who want quick strategies to manage stress, set boundaries at work or tackle short-term problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and together you will decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made collaboratively.
Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions are helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls can suit those with limited bandwidth, and chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and caring responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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