Kemi Folarin , BACP

Kemi Folarin is an integrative counsellor and the founder of Free to Talk who combines person-centred and psychodynamic methods to support clients through change and growth. He creates a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where people are encouraged to focus on their needs and speak openly, with every session shaped by the client and paced to suit their comfort.

Kemi aims to help clients develop deeper self-awareness and draw on their inner resources to overcome challenges and reach desired outcomes. He works collaboratively to explore internal and external conflicts, whether clients are seeking to let go, move forward, reconnect with themselves, or change specific patterns. His style is warm and supportive, inviting authenticity and practical reflection rather than prescriptive advice.

Before founding Free to Talk, Kemi served as CEO of a charity working with children, young people, and community groups since 2007, bringing extensive experience in youth and community practice to his counselling work. He holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community, and he is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which highlights Holistic Examples of Learned Practice. Kemi also holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and he accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.