Dr. Afusat Apata, HCPC
- 10 years experience
- Bilingual English Yoruba
- Accepts international clients
About Dr. Afusat Apata
Her clinical interests include parenting, relationship challenges, and a broad range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, addiction, and communication or control problems. This breadth of experience allows her to tailor support for clients confronting both everyday pressures and longer standing difficulties.
Dr. Apata’s practice is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes an individualized approach, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s circumstances, goals, and values. Seeking help is framed as a courageous step, and she aims to walk alongside clients, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help them move toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.
She holds HCPC registration - the Health and Care Professions Council registration used for health and care professionals in the United Kingdom - and provides services in English and Yoruba.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Afusat Apata have?
Dr. Afusat Apata has 10 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Is Dr. Afusat Apata a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds HCPC registration. HCPC refers to the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK body that registers health and care professionals. She is also a licensed psychologist in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Dr. Afusat Apata provide therapy?
Dr. Apata provides therapy in English and Yoruba.
Where is Dr. Afusat Apata located?
Dr. Apata is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Afusat Apata as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Afusat Apata through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Afusat Apata work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Apata works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Afusat Apata cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Dr. Afusat Apata commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to live in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transition work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps clients build more secure and satisfying connections; it is especially helpful for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and healing from abandonment or early loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured approach that explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Apata works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods from these approaches to create a plan that feels relevant and workable for each client.
Online therapy with Dr. Apata is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to access care from different locations and can help sustain consistency in sessions while fitting work, family, and travel commitments.