Constance Farahmand-Afshar, BACP

Constance Farahmand-Afshar welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets each person with respect and compassion. Constance works to create a calm space for talking about painful experiences, loss, addiction and confidence struggles.

She uses a practical, conversational style that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on what matters now - coping skills, clearer thinking and small changes that add up. Constance draws on client-centred ways of working to keep the person’s experience at the heart of the conversation.

Her practice also incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviours but feel unsure how to start. She also brings psychodynamic ideas when helpful to understand patterns that repeat over time.

With four years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Constance blends practical techniques with reflective work. She tailors sessions to the issues presented, such as grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, or problems with sleep and eating.

People can expect straightforward conversation, practical suggestions and clear goals. Constance can help with anger, workplace stress, addiction, ADHD-related challenges and chronic illness adjustments. She aims to support steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify their own priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits.

The best approach often becomes clear together. Constance will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs and preferences. That means adapting session content over time - more skills work when coping is urgent, more reflective work when patterns need exploring.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options give flexibility while keeping focus on practical change and steady progress.