Ayotunde PopoolaBACP

Ayotunde Popoola offers calm, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, stress or worry. She listens without judgement and helps clients sort out what matters now. Her way of working suits those who want straightforward support for anxiety, low mood, grief or self‑esteem concerns during pregnancy and childbirth and beyond.

Ayotunde practices person-centred counselling, which means she follows the client’s lead and focuses on what each person needs in the moment. She draws on other approaches when helpful, including cognitive behavioural ideas for managing unhelpful thoughts and trauma-focused methods to address distressing memories. Sessions are collaborative and aim to build everyday coping skills.

In the room she uses plain language and short, practical exercises alongside open listening. That might mean gently testing new ways of thinking, trying small behavioural changes, or naming emotions that feel hard to hold. The pace is set by the client and the work is tailored to individual goals.

Ayotunde holds BACP accreditation, and she combines her private practice experience with several years working with people online. Her background includes helping people through loss, relationship strain, life transitions and experiences of abuse or trauma. She brings four years of counselling experience to each session.

People who want realistic steps, a non-judgemental ear and help rebuilding confidence often find her approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and practical arrangements with the therapist.

How Ayotunde uses different approaches in online work

Ayotunde combines person-centred counselling with targeted techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma‑focused work. Person‑centred counselling means the session follows the client’s pace and priorities, with the counsellor reflecting what’s said and helping clients find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers simple exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma‑focused methods involve carefully processing difficult memories and building safety in manageable steps.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Ayotunde will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences and current needs, and together they will try methods that match those priorities. If something doesn’t fit, the plan is adjusted so work stays useful and realistic.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day, make it easier to keep regular appointments and reduce travel time. They also allow for short check‑ins between longer sessions or a mix of practical exercises and talking work, helping therapy slot into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.