Ganiyat Olaleye, BACP, NCPS
Compassionate UK counsellor for anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and family therapy
- English and Yoruba
About Ganiyat Olaleye
Ganiyat Olaleye is a UK qualified counsellor with six years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges. She has worked with individuals confronting stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting concerns, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence struggles, and perinatal mental health issues. Ganiyat emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own story and seeks to build on clients' existing strengths to tackle the problems that bring them to therapy.
Her practice draws on a variety of therapeutic methods that are tailored to the specific needs of each client, and she works collaboratively to find approaches that produce meaningful change. Ganiyat holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional membership and formal training in counselling and psychotherapy. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady, supportive guidance throughout the process.
Clients can expect a compassionate, person-focused therapist who combines clinical techniques with respect for individual experience, helping people develop practical tools and new perspectives to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Her practice draws on a variety of therapeutic methods that are tailored to the specific needs of each client, and she works collaboratively to find approaches that produce meaningful change. Ganiyat holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional membership and formal training in counselling and psychotherapy. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady, supportive guidance throughout the process.
Clients can expect a compassionate, person-focused therapist who combines clinical techniques with respect for individual experience, helping people develop practical tools and new perspectives to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ganiyat Olaleye have?
Ganiyat Olaleye has 6 years of experience.
Is Ganiyat Olaleye a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional membership and formal training in counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ganiyat Olaleye provide therapy?
Ganiyat Olaleye provides therapy in English and Yoruba.
Where is Ganiyat Olaleye located?
Ganiyat Olaleye is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ganiyat Olaleye as my therapist?
You can work with Ganiyat Olaleye through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ganiyat Olaleye work with international clients?
Yes, Ganiyat Olaleye works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ganiyat Olaleye 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approach-focused online therapy with flexible session options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and focuses on taking valued actions despite those challenges. It can be useful for issues like anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships, helping clients address trust, intimacy, and attachment-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Ganiyat works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques from different models to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant to the client's life.
Online therapy with Ganiyat can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow therapy to continue even when attending in-person sessions is difficult.