Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington, BACP

Fariba Shahbakhti-Warrington is a United Kingdom based therapist who brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and a range of life transitions. She is credentialed with the BACP - the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK - and works with clients in both English and Persian, including international clients.

With a focus on practical coping strategies and emotional understanding, she addresses issues such as domestic violence, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, parenting concerns, intimacy-related problems, and difficulties linked to control, separation, and bereavement. Her work also supports those navigating eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and the impacts of major life changes.

In therapy she draws on established approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, selecting methods to match each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for people balancing busy lives or living abroad. Fariba aims to offer an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can explore challenges and build practical skills for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Fariba integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their feelings at their own pace - it suits those seeking a safe space to understand themselves and regain confidence. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for addressing intimacy difficulties, relationship conflict, and trauma-related responses. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Fariba works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions as progress and priorities evolve. The process is guided by conversation and shared decision-making between therapist and client.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, travel, and clients living outside the therapist's immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, fit therapy into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still working toward meaningful change.