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Funmilayo Oni

Compassionate counsellor helping people move forward

BACP United Kingdom

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centred Therapy
Languages
English

About Funmilayo

Funmilayo Oni is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience. She draws on her own journey from low self-esteem to help people find clearer ways forward.

Background and approach

Her style is warm and non-judgemental, and she aims to create a space where clients can name goals and take practical steps towards them. She begins by listening and getting a sense of what matters most to each person.

Sessions are tailored to the situation, whether the focus is on stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She combines a person-centred outlook with focused techniques to help clients spot patterns and try small shifts that have real impact.

Funmilayo also brings relationship and coaching perspectives into her work. That means conversations can cover communication, workplace pressures, parenting strains, or rebuilding after infidelity.

The emphasis is on clear, doable actions rather than lengthy theory. She uses tools from the Gottman Method alongside client-centred and solution-focused approaches when these suit the client's goals.

Together with the client she sets goals and checks progress as therapy continues. The aim is to help people build more confidence, improve relationships, and feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Sessions are offered in English and can take place online by video or phone, or through live chat and text messaging for flexible check-ins. People who prefer a coaching angle can work on career direction, performance and life purpose as part of the same process.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and helps uncover what they want to change in their lives. The Gottman Method offers concrete ways to improve communication and manage conflict when relationship issues are part of the picture. Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical steps and builds on what already works to reach clear goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before. Together they will try methods that match the client's needs and adjust as progress is checked over time.

Online therapy by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. Video suits deeper conversations where visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement and quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options give flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Funmilayo help with?
She helps with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anger, career questions and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental and starts with listening. She uses a person-centred stance and blends focused techniques for practical change.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has around ten years of experience working with self-esteem, relationship issues, mood concerns and coaching for personal performance.
What credentials and region apply?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred TherapyGottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Registered with

BACP

Languages

English