Yunus Mohamed, BACP

Yunus Mohamed offers calm, practical help for people facing worry and life strain. He writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Yunus presents himself as steady and experienced, and he welcomes conversations in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.

He trained with a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He set up BCOM Counselling in Bolton in 2007 after working in community mental health development.

Yunus uses an adaptable, person-centred way of working. He draws on the Rogerian traditions of empathy, unconditional positive regard and genuineness, and he adjusts methods to suit each person’s needs. For Muslim clients he may discuss how faith and values inform the work.

His practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement, addictions and eating difficulties. He also addresses relationship and family topics such as communication problems, separation and blended family issues. He lists ADHD, anger and self-esteem among other areas he attends to.

Across more than two decades he has taken part in community projects and counselling work, and he received a National Mental Health Award in 2019. That background informs a practical approach that aims to break problems into steps and find achievable goals.

People who prefer straightforward language and a flexible style may find the approach suits them. For anyone thinking about starting, it helps to complete a short match questionnaire and then arrange a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Yunus blends person-centred practice with cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused ideas. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship and listening, helping people feel heard and respected while they talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and patterns into small steps and practical exercises to try between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past harm affects day-to-day feelings and reactions, using careful pacing to address painful memories.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try methods that feel comfortable. If something does not fit, he adjusts the plan so the work stays useful and manageable.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel and reducing time away from work or family routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that feels easier. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help clients get practical steps that suit their everyday schedules and responsibilities.