Ayotunde Popoola , BACP

Ayotunde Popoola is a United Kingdom based counsellor who combines a compassionate, person-centered stance with an integrative toolkit to support people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges and life transitions. She works with betterhelp and also maintains a private practice, offering clients a space to explore thoughts, feelings and goals while building practical strategies for change.

Ayotunde believes in the inherent potential of each person to discover an authentic sense of self and pursue a purposeful life. Her practice is rooted in person-centered counselling, which emphasizes empathy, respect and collaboration as the foundation for growth. She blends techniques from multiple therapeutic models to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

With experience addressing trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, self-esteem and career concerns, Ayotunde supports clients through both emotional processing and skill-building. She aims to help people tap into inner resources, increase resilience and create sustainable changes that reflect their values and aspirations. Ayotunde holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings an approachable, client-focused manner to her clinical work.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online care

Ayotunde integrates Client-Centered Therapy with structured techniques to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance and empowering clients to find their own solutions - it is well suited to people seeking personal growth, self-esteem work and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management because it combines short-term practical strategies with clear goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and make sense of traumatic experiences by working carefully through symptoms and building coping skills to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ayotunde works with clients to assess needs, preferences and goals, and then tailors a combination of methods that feels most helpful for their situation. This shared planning helps ensure therapy remains relevant and responsive as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Ayotunde is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time and allow people to engage from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt techniques for remote care.