Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington , BACP

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a UK-based therapist who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and other life transitions. She brings a warm, nonjudgmental approach to therapy and adapts methods to suit each person's needs. Fariba holds BACP, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects adherence to established standards of practice, and she has three years of clinical experience supporting clients from varied backgrounds.

She offers services in both English and Persian and is currently accepting clients, including international referrals. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as LGBT issues, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, coping with change, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and women’s issues.

Clinically, Fariba draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, tailoring interventions to fit each individual. She aims to provide an affirmative, accepting environment where clients can explore goals, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

Approach-Focused Therapy Delivered Online

Fariba integrates approaches that help clients understand emotions, relationships, and patterns of thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and coping strategies - it is useful for people struggling with relationship trust, intimacy, or attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s own goals and perspective, offering a respectful, accepting space where people can explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Fariba works collaboratively with each client and with licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Fariba is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family commitments, or geographic constraints, while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.