Dorothi Oviosu, BACP

Dorothi Oviosu is an integrative counsellor who has practised for nine years, bringing a blend of practical techniques and relational care to each therapeutic relationship. She combines cognitive behaviour therapy, person-centred work and transactional analysis to tailor support to the needs of the individual, drawing on tools such as life graphs, Russian dolls, blob family exercises, stress balls and sand to help make inner experiences more tangible.

She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family matters, relationship breakups and experiences of abuse. Her approach is grounded in the BACP ethical framework - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which informs how she engages with clients and structures the work.

Dorothi places warmth, openness and honesty at the centre of her practice, offering a space where individuals can be heard and begin to map their journeys. She emphasises non-judgemental presence, congruence and respect for client autonomy as foundations for change, and she supports clients in finding new perspectives that were not visible amid everyday life. Starting therapy can require courage, and she aims to walk alongside people as they reclaim agency and move toward the changes they hope to achieve.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present-day patterns. It helps people explore connection, trust and relatedness, which can be useful for difficulties with intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, empathic presence in which the client leads the pace and direction of the work. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and personal autonomy by valuing the client’s experience and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often applied to concerns such as anxiety, depression and stress and can provide clear strategies for coping with symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dorothi will work collaboratively to identify what best fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She draws on different methods to tailor sessions and helps clients experiment with approaches until a comfortable, effective path emerges.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints or those who live at a distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or elsewhere, and choose the communication style that feels most manageable and effective.