Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC

Dr. Afusat Apata is a psychologist licensed in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, bringing 10 years of clinical experience to her work. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, relationship and marital difficulties, and offers experience working with couples who are struggling to reconnect. Her practice also addresses parenting challenges and a wide range of related concerns such as communication problems, codependency, chronic illness, and body image issues.

Her therapeutic stance is built on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with care plans tailored to each person’s unique circumstances. She uses evidence-informed methods to help clients explore patterns, develop practical skills, and build greater clarity about their values and goals. As a registered professional, she holds HCPC registration - the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom - which reflects her professional standing in the UK.

Dr. Apata works in English and Yoruba and is open to working with clients both within the United Kingdom and internationally. She emphasizes a collaborative approach, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies to help clients move toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed early in life and explores how those patterns affect current connections, making it useful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, and attachment-related difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Apata works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support connections across distances, and provide multiple ways for clients to engage in support that suits their comfort and schedule.