Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC
Dr. Afusat Apata helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting worries and depression. She works with clients concerned about abandonment, at
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About Afusat
Dr. Afusat Apata helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting worries and depression. She works with clients concerned about abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, addiction, chronic illness, caregiving strain and other related issues.
She speaks English and Yoruba and sees people across international locations while based in the United Kingdom. Dr Apata draws on a mix of practical methods to keep conversations focused and useful. She aims to make sessions feel respectful and down-to-earth.
Background and approach
Clients can expect clear goals, workable steps and time to talk through what matters most to them. With ten years of experience, she combines thinking-focused techniques with attention to the emotional side of problems. That means learning new ways of handling difficult thoughts, and also building stronger patterns in relationships and self-care.
The work looks different for each person depending on their needs. Appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. These options let people choose what fits their life and communication style.
Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The intake process aims to match goals and practical needs before the first session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL045146 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Afusat works with
Everything Afusat lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Afusat lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods, adjust what is working and shape a plan that fits the person rather than forcing one fixed model.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want brief, on-the-day support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting worries, self-esteem issues and depression, plus many related concerns such as addiction, chronic illness and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical, with clear goals and steps. Sessions combine emotional listening with techniques aimed at changing unhelpful patterns.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed in her profile.
Where is the therapist based and what credential do they hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds HCPC registration as listed in her credentials.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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