Kemi Folarin , BACP

Kemi Folarin is a qualified integrative counsellor and the founder of Free to Talk who combines several therapeutic methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. He draws particularly on Client-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches, blending them in a way that places the client at the centre of the process while also exploring deeper patterns that influence current behaviour and feelings. He creates a warm, non-judgmental environment where people can be listened to and feel understood, encouraging exploration at a pace that suits the individual.

In sessions he supports clients to develop greater self-awareness, identify inner resources, and work toward meaningful change. His style is collaborative and client-led, with an emphasis on helping people let go of what holds them back, move forward, or reconnect with themselves. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, and workplace or career challenges.

Before founding Free to Talk, he served as CEO of a charity working with children, young people, and the wider community. He holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Masters in Youth and Community, and he is the author of The Best H.E.L.P Book. He holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and brings five years of professional experience to his practice.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the individual’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people who want to explore personal values, build self-awareness, and find their own solutions to life challenges. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for addressing long-standing relationship patterns, recurring emotional difficulties, or deeper sources of distress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical change by identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward those goals, making it helpful for clients seeking targeted change over shorter timeframes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kemi works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. He and the client will consider needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Kemi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier for people in different locations or with busy lives to access regular sessions with licensed professionals and therapists, while supporting continuity of care and steady progress.