Yunus Mohamed , BACP

Yunus Mohamed holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford, a university-level degree that prepared him for clinical practice, and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Before founding the BCOM Counselling service in Bolton in 2007, he worked as a Mental Health Community Development Worker, gaining experience in outreach and community-focused mental health support. Over the years he has supported people from diverse backgrounds through a wide range of concerns, including mental health difficulties, marital problems, anger management and family mediation between parents, offspring and extended relatives.

Yunus draws on an eclectic counselling style while emphasising core Rogerian principles of unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness. For Muslim clients he integrates these approaches with fundamental Islamic values when appropriate, reflecting his belief that no single method suits every person. His practice has been recognised with a National Mental Health Award in 2019, and his background encompasses both community work and private counselling services in Bolton.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yunus Mohamed commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic space where the person’s own experiences and strengths guide the work; it helps with issues such as self-esteem, relationships and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression and patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Yunus works with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, then adapts techniques accordingly rather than applying a single fixed method. This collaborative stance makes it easier to tailor sessions to each client’s circumstances and cultural context.

Online therapy with Yunus can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and to choose the format that best fits each person’s life and communication style.