- Calm practical help
- Collaborative approach
- Works in English and Yoruba
About Afusat
Dr. Afusat Apata helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling with relationships and parenting. She also works with issues around self-esteem and the pain of separation or divorce. Dr. Apata draws on a decade of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support for everyday problems.
Her style is calm and respectful. She focuses on what matters to the person in front of her and tailors conversations to individual needs. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures or one-size-fits-all advice.
Dr. Apata uses a blend of approaches to match different problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify values and take small, meaningful actions. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she understands relationship difficulties and builds trust.
Clients can expect a collaborative process. She listens for practical barriers and suggests straightforward strategies to try between sessions. Work may include communication skills, coping plans, or steps to rebuild confidence.
She is registered with the HCPC. Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba. International clients can be seen, and practical arrangements are agreed during the initial steps before starting therapy.
Her style is calm and respectful. She focuses on what matters to the person in front of her and tailors conversations to individual needs. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures or one-size-fits-all advice.
Dr. Apata uses a blend of approaches to match different problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify values and take small, meaningful actions. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she understands relationship difficulties and builds trust.
Clients can expect a collaborative process. She listens for practical barriers and suggests straightforward strategies to try between sessions. Work may include communication skills, coping plans, or steps to rebuild confidence.
She is registered with the HCPC. Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba. International clients can be seen, and practical arrangements are agreed during the initial steps before starting therapy.
How therapy approaches translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps in line with those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and for people who feel stuck and want practical direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It often involves short exercises and homework to build new habits and reduce symptoms quickly. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions; it can help people understand and change how they relate to partners or friends.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress becomes clear.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can fit more easily into busy lives by reducing travel and making short check-ins possible. It can also let people choose quieter times, use fewer data-heavy tools, or focus on audio-only conversations when that suits them better.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Apata help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include grief, body image, addiction concerns, and chronic illness-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is calm, respectful and practical. Conversations focus on the person’s needs and small, doable steps rather than technical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practising for 10 years and has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties and mood problems.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; practical arrangements are discussed before starting.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.