Modupe Awonuga , BACP

Modupe Awonuga, who may also be known as Bukky, is an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She trained across multiple modalities and draws on psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor support to each person she works with.

Her clinical education includes an Advanced Diploma in Counselling alongside additional diplomas in Therapeutic and Psychotherapeutic Counselling. Modupe has completed specialist trauma-informed training and coursework in cultural sensitivity, and she maintains ongoing professional development through supervision, personal therapy, workshops, and seminars.

Modupe gained practical experience on placement with NHS Talking Therapy, formerly IAPT, and continues to volunteer with a mental health organisation. She has supported people facing relationship and parenting challenges, struggles with motivation and self-esteem, depression, financial-related stress, and coping with other mental or physical health diagnoses.

Alongside private practice, Modupe acts as a mental health and wellbeing advocate, offering practical and emotional support to help people access services and express their views. She works in a collaborative, respectful, and non-judgmental way, aiming to create a space where people can be themselves. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Modupe draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for people coping with attachment issues, abandonment fears, and relationship difficulties. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can lead the pace of their own healing and build self-esteem and self-compassion. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit as well, offering a practical, goal-focused style that helps people increase motivation and make changes around parenting, lifestyle, or coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Modupe works together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts her style as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Modupe is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs. These options support continuity of care and provide flexible ways to access therapists and licensed professionals from different locations.