Constance Farahmand-Afshar , BACP

Constance Farahmand-Afshar is a UK-based counsellor with four years of professional experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, and addiction and substance misuse. She draws on practical strategies to help clients rebuild confidence, increase motivation, and manage the transitions and challenges that arise during major life changes. Constance approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and care plans to meet individual needs and circumstances.

Constance holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and uses that professional framework to guide ethical, person-focused practice. She emphasizes a tailored, collaborative process that meets people where they are and helps them take the next steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and Constance is committed to providing steady support throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Constance uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and is helpful for building self-esteem, processing loss, and navigating life changes. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it well suited to anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that contribute to addictive behaviour. Motivational interviewing is another approach she uses when people feel uncertain about change; it is a collaborative, strengths-based way to explore ambivalence and boost readiness for new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Constance works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what helps and adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who find in-person meetings difficult to arrange. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around work or family life, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the journey.