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Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC

Credentials
HCPC
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Yoruba
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Dr. Afusat Apata supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and parenting pressures. She often helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and communication problems.

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba to suit different needs. Dr Apata works in a straightforward, respectful way. She listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals.

Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the individual.

Background and approach

She explains options and helps choose practical steps that fit everyday life. Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to identify values and take committed action even when feelings are hard. Attachment-Based methods help address patterns that show up in relationships. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation and better communication.

Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s perspective central during the work. Dr Apata has ten years of clinical experience and is registered with the HCPC. She works with adults on issues including chronic illness, caregiver stress, addiction concerns and divorce or separation.

Sessions are available remotely by video, phone, live chat or text messaging for people in the United Kingdom and internationally. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used so the practicalities and goals are clear. From there appointments can be scheduled according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription plan chosen.

Approaches in online counselling and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps in that direction even when emotions are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on how thoughts and actions influence feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is commonly used for worry, depression and behavioural habits.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and trust. It can help people understand repeating relationship difficulties and build healthier ways of relating. Dr Apata uses these approaches to match techniques to the problem someone brings rather than applying one fixed method.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day constraints to agree a plan together. This collaborative step helps decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work or a mixture will best support the person’s aims.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls make it possible to see facial cues and work in real time. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or when writing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make therapy easier to schedule and keep up with for people in the UK and internationally.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures and low self-esteem, along with related issues such as body image and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and chooses steps that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported by this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
HCPC
Languages
English, Yoruba

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