Constance Farahmand-Afshar , BACP

Constance Farahmand-Afshar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and loss. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, motivation, sleep and eating concerns. Constance also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship and intimacy-related problems and those navigating big life changes.

Her approach is warm and respectful. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs rather than using the same method for everyone. Constance aims to build a working relationship that lets people talk openly and feel heard.

Constance brings four years of professional experience to her practice and holds BACP registration, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That background informs how she practices and the range of approaches she offers.

She uses a mix of talking therapies tailored to the concern at hand. Sessions may focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, exploring past patterns, strengthening motivation for change, or finding practical next steps to feel better day to day.

People who come for support can expect clear, straightforward sessions. Constance emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping clients set realistic goals. She encourages small, manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship so people can talk openly about what matters most. It helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practising small changes to mood and behaviour between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-oriented approach used to boost motivation for change. It can be helpful for issues such as substance use, lifestyle changes or getting unstuck when motivation feels low.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide which approach or combination will be tried and adjust it as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging can fit around busy days or provide brief ongoing contact. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent and useful alongside everyday life.