Dr. Kobe Akanmu , BACP, NCPS

Dr. Kobe Akanmu is a UK-licensed psychotherapist and Christian counsellor with over 5 years of clinical experience. She has supported people through a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, questions of faith, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-esteem challenges, parenting problems, and career transitions. Her background equips her to work with both immediate crises and longer-term patterns that affect daily life.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the individual rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions. Her practice blends cognitive-behavioural techniques with humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives and person-centred principles, allowing for practical skills work alongside exploration of emotional patterns and personal meaning.

Dr. Akanmu holds BACP and NCPS credentials, reflecting membership with recognised professional counselling organisations in the United Kingdom. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set goals and choose strategies that fit their values and circumstances. Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to provide steady support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.

Please note that Dr. Akanmu is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Dr. Kobe Akanmu draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online work to each person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach helps people exploring identity, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and emotional patterns shape present difficulties, which can be useful for addressing attachment issues, recurring relationship problems, and deep-seated feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Akanmu works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods suit their goals, preferences, and life context. She combines different techniques as needed so the work remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Dr. Akanmu is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into everyday life.