Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a United Kingdom based therapist who brings a supportive, person-focused approach to people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. With three years of professional experience, she works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief and parenting concerns, as well as issues related to LGBT identity, intimacy, eating, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes.

Fariba also offers focused support for control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and women’s issues. She integrates several therapeutic approaches to suit each person’s needs, drawing on attachment-based and client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas and existential perspectives to address patterns, emotions and meaning. Therapy is delivered in English and Persian, and she is open to working with clients internationally. Fariba aims to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult experiences, build coping skills and work toward clearer, more manageable ways of living.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and relationships

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns of connecting and responding to others. It can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, trust, and recurring relationship difficulties by exploring how past bonds shape present emotions and behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own experience and strengths, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore feelings and find their own direction. This approach often supports self-esteem, decision-making and processing life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. It offers tools to test and shift thinking and to develop coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Fariba will collaborate with each client to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing people to connect from different locations and fit sessions into busy schedules. These options help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments.