Ayotunde Popoola, BACP

Ayotunde Popoola is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, anger and career-related concerns. She also addresses issues such as attachment, codependency and blended family issues.

Ayotunde uses a person-centred approach as a base. That means conversations focus on the client’s perspective and priorities. She combines that with methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused work when those tools fit a client’s needs.

Sessions are practical and conversational. People can expect to talk through what's happening now, identify unhelpful patterns and try out new ways of responding. Ayotunde aims to help clients develop coping strategies and clearer thinking about relationships and life choices.

She often draws on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas may be used when people want to understand and change strong emotional reactions. Trauma-focused methods are included when past events continue to affect everyday life.

Ayotunde’s work is suited to adults dealing with life changes, separation or the stresses that come with blended households. Clients who prefer straightforward discussion and practical steps may find her style helpful. To begin, the site’s booking flow asks a few questions and then lets people schedule a first session.