Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington , BACP

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a UK-based therapist who brings a compassionate, practical approach to working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. With three years of professional experience, she focuses on helping individuals navigate life changes, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and intimacy-related issues while addressing complex areas such as domestic violence, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse.

She works from an integrative clinical framework that includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, adapting techniques to fit each person’s needs. Fariba accepts clients who identify as LGBT and offers support for bipolar mood concerns, eating-related issues, and coping after separation or divorce.

Fariba holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers services in English and Persian. She is currently accepting new clients, including international clients, and aims to create an affirming, respectful space where people can explore control issues, family conflict, and recovery from trauma. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping people set goals and build practical strategies for lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Fariba commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and can help with intimacy issues, relationship patterns, and recovery after trauma. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight, self-worth, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Fariba works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from the United Kingdom or abroad, supporting continuity of care and allowing people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives.