Yunus Mohamed , BACP

Yunus Mohamed holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford, a bachelor of science degree with honours focused on counselling, and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He began his professional work as a Mental Health Community Development Worker before establishing the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007.

Across a career spanning 19 years as a counsellor, he has supported clients from diverse backgrounds through a wide range of concerns, including mental health difficulties, marital problems, and anger management. His practice also includes experience mediating between parents, offspring, and extended family members to improve communication and resolve conflict.

Yunus uses an eclectic approach to counselling and adapts methods to meet each person’s needs, while offering Islamic-informed values for Muslim clients who prefer that perspective. His practice is rooted in the Rogerian tradition - emphasizing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness - and he believes that no single method suits everyone. He is a National Mental Health Award Winner from 2019, reflecting recognition of his contributions to the field.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and direction of sessions; it is helpful for building self-understanding, improving self-esteem, and working through relationship and life transition issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills development. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying goals and small, practical steps toward change, making it useful when clients want focused, forward-looking work on specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yunus works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts techniques over time as the work evolves to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging expands access and flexibility - allowing sessions to fit around work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier for clients, including those living abroad, to maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals and continue therapeutic progress without frequent in-person travel.