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Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC
United Kingdom
Dr Afusat Apata - HCPC counsellor; stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Attachment work
About Afusat
Dr. Afusat Apata is a HCPC-registered practitioner in the United Kingdom with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba and international clients are accepted.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Conversations focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she helps people name patterns that get in the way. That might mean spotting cycles of worry, testing out small behaviour changes, or practising ways to manage strong emotions. She explains techniques in plain language and works through how to use them in daily life.
She also addresses issues linked to long-term illness, caregiving stress, body image, substance use, and communication problems. Work on these concerns combines practical coping tools with attention to how early attachments or losses affect current relationships.
People who want a practical, skills-based approach can expect short exercises, behavioural experiments, and discussion about what to try between sessions. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online pathway.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT is a hands-on method that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours. Online sessions can focus on specific tasks such as planning behavioural experiments, tracking patterns, and practising coping skills between meetings. ACT emphasises values and committed action; in remote sessions that can mean identifying what matters most and setting small, workable goals that fit into daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication, and online work can include exercises to notice and change those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is revisited as the work progresses, with practical adjustments to match what is helpful for the person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. People often appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. When format options are confirmed, the focus is on making therapeutic tasks and steps fit into everyday routines rather than on the technology itself.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
The style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviours through short exercises and discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm session arrangements when booking to match time zones and format.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.