Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC

Dr. Afusat Apata offers help for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and parenting pressures. She names ageing and geriatric issues among her additional focuses and can support people coping with caregiver stress, chronic illness and related challenges.

She draws on a mix of practical talking therapies to meet each person where they are. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs, with straightforward goals and steps to try between meetings. She uses tools from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside acceptance-focused strategies and attachment-informed thinking.

Afusat has worked in psychological practice for ten years and holds HCPC registration. Her background includes supporting people through major life changes, bereavement, long-term health problems and difficulties linked to body image and substance use. She also lists experience with abandonment and attachment difficulties.

People who come to her can expect a respectful, calm style. She aims to listen carefully, gently challenge unhelpful patterns and develop practical coping skills. Goals are negotiated together and adjusted as progress is made.

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba, and she accepts international clients. If you are unsure whether her approach fits your situation, you can use the platform matching process to find out more and schedule an initial session.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and actions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. This approach often provides clear tools to use between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns developed early in life and how they affect current connections and trust; it can help with communication problems and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit you best. That decision is made together and can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone choose audio-only if they prefer not to use video. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and worksheets for remote use to maintain momentum between meetings.