Yunus Mohamed, BACP

Yunus Mohamed is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 21 years of experience. He supports adults with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strains and work-related concerns. He works in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu and accepts international clients.

He trained with a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford and began his practice after work as a mental health community development worker. In 2007 he founded BCOM Counselling in Bolton and has since worked across a wide range of presenting problems, including mediating between parents and extended family members.

Yunus uses an eclectic approach rather than a single method. His practice draws from client-centred ideas emphasising respect and genuineness, along with cognitive behavioural strategies and solution-focused techniques where they fit the client's goals. He also incorporates trauma-focused methods when needed and offers ways to address anger that look at thoughts, behaviours and practical responses.

He reports using fundamental Islamic values when working with Muslim clients who want that frame of reference. He believes different approaches suit different people and discusses options with each person. He was recognised with a National Mental Health Award in 2019.

Sessions typically look at what is happening now and what can be changed next. Yunus helps people identify patterns, try practical steps between sessions, and review what works. He aims to be straightforward and practical in the counselling room.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions