Yunus Mohamed , BACP

Yunus Mohamed holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BSc (Hons) is a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Professional Counselling, and BACP membership indicates affiliation with the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He began his career as a Mental Health Community Development Worker and later founded the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007.

Across a long career in practice, he has worked as a counsellor for 19 years, supporting people from diverse backgrounds through mental health issues, marital problems and anger management. He also brings experience mediating between family members, including parents and offspring and extended relatives, helping to navigate difficult family dynamics and repairs.

Yunus describes his method as eclectic, tailoring interventions to each person while offering approaches that may include elements drawn from his training. For Muslim clients he incorporates fundamental Islamic values into counselling where appropriate. His foundational training reflects the Rogerian tradition - an emphasis on unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship.

He is a National Mental Health Award Winner in 2019, and combines formal training and community experience to offer care that adapts to the needs of individuals and families.

Approaches in Online Therapy and What They Help With

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance and genuineness to help clients explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach can be helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved self-esteem or support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is often used for anxiety, depression and patterns of thinking that get in the way of daily functioning, offering strategies to change unhelpful habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and setting achievable goals, moving quickly toward practical changes rather than extended analysis of past events. It suits people who want short-term, goal-oriented work to tackle specific issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yunus works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often draw from multiple approaches to tailor care.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face contact without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging give flexible, on-the-go options for check-ins and ongoing support. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives.