Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP
Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges
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Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating issues and LGBT-related matters. She aims to make sessions straightforward and down to earth so people can talk about what matters most to them.
She uses a mix of practical talking approaches and reflective work. That includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred listening.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small steps they can try between meetings. Fariba has three years of documented experience in the format listed with this profile and holds BACP as a credential. She works in the United Kingdom and can work with people in English and Persian.
Her background includes supporting people after trauma, domestic violence and difficult relationships. Her style is warm and accepting. She aims to create an environment where clients feel able to speak honestly and make practical plans.
Conversations cover coping skills, understanding relationship patterns, emotional processing and managing day-to-day difficulties. People who choose to work with her typically begin by describing what they want to change. From there she and the client agree goals and practical steps, reviewing progress as therapy continues.
What Fariba works with
Everything Fariba lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Fariba is listed here; the rest shows what else Fariba works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Fariba lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early and close relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions using this lens look at how people relate, feel safe with others and respond in close relationships. This can help with intimacy struggles and patterns that repeat in adult relationships.Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own experience and pace. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person find their own answers, which suits work on self-esteem, life transitions and personal values.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. In online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioural experiments and practising new coping skills between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needs change.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or easing access from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling to suit work and family commitments. Confirm the current session options and formats before booking to ensure they match practical needs.
Questions people ask about Fariba
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strains and LGBT-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends listening with practical work. Sessions combine client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas to address feelings and patterns.
What is her background and experience?
The profile records three years of experience and a background working with people affected by trauma, domestic violence and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP as a listed credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can she work with international clients?
This profile notes that international clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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