Constance Farahmand-Afshar, BACP

Constance Farahmand-Afshar is a BACP registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Constance works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to addiction and substance misuse. She also supports those seeking to rebuild motivation, self-esteem, and confidence as they cope with life changes.

Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s individual needs and circumstances. Constance emphasizes collaboration, helping people explore practical steps and emotional responses in a way that fits their pace and goals. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can be difficult, and she offers steady support throughout that process.

Constance aims to create a therapeutic space where clients feel heard and guided, with interventions tailored to the issues they bring and the outcomes they want to achieve.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Constance uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy and understanding, helping people explore their feelings and build self-awareness so they can make changes that feel authentic.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when ambivalence or low motivation is a barrier, helping clients clarify goals and find their own reasons for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Constance works collaboratively with each person, considering their needs, goals, and preferences to determine which methods fit best and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible for those balancing work, family, or health demands. These options allow people to engage in meaningful therapy from locations that suit them while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.