Kemi Folarin
Person-centred counsellor blending insight and action
About Kemi
Kemi Folarin uses a person-centred approach at the heart of his work. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions are led by the client and run at a pace that feels right for each person.
Kemi draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside solution-focused techniques. That mix helps people understand patterns from the past and also identify small, practical steps to move forward.
Background and approach
He encourages clients to notice their strengths and to use those resources when dealing with change. He is practical during sessions and aims to help people name what feels hard. Conversations often cover stress, anxiety, low mood and problems at work.
He also supports people coping with bereavement, trauma, addictions and parenting strain, and helps with issues such as isolation, seasonal affective disorder and self-esteem. Kemi has five years' counselling experience and holds a BACP credential from the United Kingdom. His previous work includes running a charity that supported children, young people and community projects since 2007.
He also has a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community. People can expect a warm, straightforward approach that focuses on building self-awareness. Kemi helps people clarify what they want, try different ways of coping and come to terms with things they cannot change.
He also offers coaching-style support for career and workplace concerns. Outside work he enjoys travel and reading personal development books. He is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book and aims to help people find their inner voice and grow toward their goals.
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Sessions & fees
Approach-led online counselling and practical support
Client-centred therapy starts from the person in front of the counsellor and aims to give people space to be heard. It helps when someone wants to talk things through and build greater self-awareness without pressure.Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that developed over time and how these affect present feelings and relationships. It can be useful for people who want to understand recurring difficulties and the roots of emotional reactions.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and small steps that move someone toward the change they want. This approach often helps with stress, workplace issues and practical life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify which mix of methods fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That joint discussion shapes what happens in each session and how progress is measured.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging is useful for ongoing, shorter exchanges. These options help people fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments and make it easier to keep continuity between sessions.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
