Folashade Dada , BACP

Folashade Dada is a BACP-accredited therapist who supports adults and young adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties including pre-marital and marital concerns, trauma, race-related issues, academic pressures, and low self-esteem.

She approaches therapy as a journey of self-discovery, holding the view that many people already carry important answers within themselves. Her role is to help uncover strengths and to collaborate on practical tools that build confidence and promote progress over time.

Working as an integrative counsellor, Folashade adapts her methods to suit each person's unique needs, combining empathic listening with gentle challenge. She seeks to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where individuals can safely explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. Her BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflects adherence to recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Folashade Dada

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. It emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building practical steps to move forward, which can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships that often originate in early bonds. By understanding how past connections shape present reactions, this approach can support work on intimacy-related concerns, relationship challenges, and attachment issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday difficulties.

Folashade Dada works collaboratively with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches fits best, taking into account individual needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client make decisions together and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options help maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists when life is busy or circumstances change.