Yunus Mohamed

Yunus Mohamed is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain and trauma. He offers straightforward support for problems like depression, grief, addiction, low self-esteem and difficulties at work or home. Yunus speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu which can help people express themselves in the language they prefer.

He trained with a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford and is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has over 21 years of experience working in community mental health and set up the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007. His background includes roles as a mental health community development worker and extensive counselling practice.

In sessions he draws on the Rogerian client-centred tradition, emphasising empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard. He mixes different approaches to match what each person needs rather than relying on one method. This includes cognitive behavioural ideas for patterns of thinking and solution-focused steps for practical change.

Yunus also brings experience supporting people through parenting and blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, domestic violence, dissociation and ADHD-related challenges. He has a particular awareness of cultural and faith-based needs and integrates fundamental Islamic values for Muslim clients when it is appropriate.

He won a National Mental Health Award in 2019 and continues to work with people who want clear, respectful help to manage life changes and emotional difficulties.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Yunus uses client-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, acceptance and supporting people to find their own way forward. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through feelings and make sense of what is happening in their life.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and habits you want to change because it offers practical ways to spot unhelpful thinking and try new patterns.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and goals and try methods that fit your situation. If something does not feel right, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. The specific session formats available for booking should be confirmed before you arrange a session. Many people find that meeting by video or phone helps them attend more regularly and keeps therapy practical and focused.