Kadiatu Banful , BACP

Kadiatu Banful is a United Kingdom based therapist with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting concerns and related life transitions. She brings a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert in their own story and works collaboratively to build on existing resources while exploring new ways to manage difficult emotions and patterns.

Kadiatu uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each individual, drawing from client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients develop insight, practical skills and emotional resilience. Her practice also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, family of origin dynamics, addiction, fertility and cancer-related concerns, and multicultural or women’s issues.

She holds credentials with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and accepts clients both within the UK and internationally. Kadiatu aims to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration where taking the first step toward change is met with clear guidance, practical tools and compassionate support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kadiatu practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. This approach helps people exploring identity, life purpose, relationship patterns and emotional healing to feel heard and empowered to make changes.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress and anger. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to build present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during difficult moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kadiatu works collaboratively with each person to tailor treatment to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kadiatu is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life and to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.