Kemi Folarin

Kemi Folarin is a BACP counsellor who combines Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas in his practice. He creates a warm, non-judgemental space so people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions are led by the client and run at a pace that feels comfortable for the person attending.

He helps people find more self-awareness and notice the strengths they already have. Kemi encourages clients to explore internal and external conflicts and to work towards clear, achievable goals. He supports people who want to let go of the past, move forward, or reconnect with themselves.

Before moving into counselling, Kemi spent many years as a chief executive of a charity that worked with children, young people and their communities. He holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community. He is also the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book, which shares practical examples of learned practice.

Over five years of counselling experience feed into a straightforward, people-focused approach. He aims to help clients identify unhelpful beliefs and replace them with more positive ones. That work can touch on career decisions, stress at work, parenting strain, grief, trauma, addictions and day-to-day anxiety.

Kemi has a particular interest in women’s issues and supports people dealing with isolation, seasonal affective disorder, self-love and young adult concerns. He invites clients to be their authentic selves and works with them to set realistic steps toward the outcomes they want.

How Kemi's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred work focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs a calm, accepting space to talk through stress, low mood or relationship worries. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns from the past and current life to help people notice repeated reactions; this can be useful for issues like trauma, low self-esteem or long-standing relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kemi will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. He works collaboratively to try methods that suit the person's needs and adjusts if something is not working.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler for people outside the local area to work with a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.