Katya Olateju, NCPS

Katya Olateju is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She uses a respectful, compassionate approach to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. Katya speaks English and French and works with adults on issues such as motivation, career difficulties, parenting and relationship concerns.

She adapts her way of working to each person. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals and trying practical steps that feel manageable. Katya combines person-centred listening with approaches that emphasise values, emotional connection and present-moment awareness.

Her background includes work supporting people through trauma, grief and midlife transitions. She also helps with eating and sleeping problems, anger and issues around intimacy. Additional interests include adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress and ageing and geriatric issues.

Katya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused methods, client-centred practice and mindfulness techniques to shape conversations. Together with each person she builds a plan that suits their priorities and pace. She encourages small, steady steps that can bring clearer thinking and calmer days.

People who choose to work with her can expect honest, down-to-earth dialogue. The focus is on practical coping, strengthening relationships and finding clearer direction. Katya aims to support people to feel more able to manage everyday challenges and make meaningful change.

Approach-led online counselling and practical support

Katya frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most to them and take small actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions because it focuses on living a meaningful life rather than trying to get rid of difficult thoughts.

She also works with attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and emotional responses. This approach helps when past connections shape how someone feels in current relationships and when improving emotional closeness is a goal.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katya will discuss options and choose methods together with each person based on their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between appointments. The site’s booking process lets you complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit your timetable. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and can pick what works best for you.