Lanre Adeyekun , BACP

Lanre Adeyekun is an integrative therapist who supports adults and young people facing complex psychological and emotional challenges. She combines several evidence-based methods - including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), brief solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic approaches - to create tailored care that responds to each person's needs and circumstances.

With three years of professional counselling experience, Lanre holds a Ba (Hons) in Counselling and an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health & Wellbeing. Her professional background also includes Nursing and Midwifery, having worked as a nurse in the NHS for over 20 years, and additional qualifications as a Health Trainer and a post-graduate diploma in Maternal and Child Health. These roles have informed a practical, holistic perspective on emotional and physical wellbeing.

She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, and self-esteem or confidence difficulties, as well as related concerns such as attachment or abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or control problems. Lanre approaches counselling with warmth and authenticity, offering a supportive space to explore and make sense of experiences. She collaborates with clients to tailor treatment plans to their unique goals and circumstances, and encourages the first step toward therapy as a meaningful act of self-care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Lanre Adeyekun

Lanre commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping in everyday situations. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related difficulties.

She also uses brief solution-focused therapy, a goal-oriented method that helps clients identify practical steps and strengths to move toward specific, achievable outcomes in a relatively short time frame. This approach is often helpful for people seeking clear, actionable change.

Lanre may integrate psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and relational patterns influence current feelings and relationships, supporting deeper insight alongside practical strategies. Deciding on the right mix of methods is collaborative - Lanre will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Lanre uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress.