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Fiwasade Onifade, BACP

Empathic support for trauma and life changes

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About Fiwasade

Fiwasade Onifade helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress. She supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, family strain, and compassion fatigue. Fiwasade works with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, immigration, HIV/AIDS, and separation or divorce.

She is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Fiwasade draws on seven years of professional experience to tailor conversations and plans to each person.

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How Fiwasade works

She treats people with sensitivity and respect. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as time to talk things through. The aim is to help people feel understood and more able to cope.

Her approach centres on listening carefully to what matters most to the individual. Together they identify manageable goals and small changes that build confidence. Fiwasade pays attention to how past events affect present life, including dissociation, domestic violence, and feelings of guilt or shame.

People can expect an empathetic, straightforward style in sessions. Fiwasade supports exploration of painful experiences and works on improving day-to-day functioning. She also helps with relationship problems such as infidelity, commitment worries, and control issues.

Practical matters such as scheduling and session format are discussed up front. Therapy aims are reviewed as work progresses, so plans can change when needed. Fiwasade emphasises collaborative steps and steady progress toward a more manageable life.

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What Fiwasade works with

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 7
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Fiwasade draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding how past experiences shape current feelings. One approach helps people process traumatic memories and reduce intense reactions by working at a pace that feels manageable; it aims to lessen the hold of painful memories on everyday life. Another method concentrates on practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress - teaching breathing and grounding strategies, planning small behavioural steps, and improving daily routines to boost mood and energy.

Finding the right way of working is a shared process. The therapist will discuss different approaches and together set goals that match the person's needs and preferences. Plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted if something is not helpful.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is preferred. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants to avoid being on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick support between appointments, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family commitments, and daily life.

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Common questions

What kinds of problems does Fiwasade support?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathetic and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and tailoring conversations to individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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