Ganiyat Olaleye, BACP, NCPS

Ganiyat Olaleye is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, parenting concerns, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, and perinatal mental health matters. Her practice also addresses broader concerns such as coping with change and rebuilding after difficult experiences.

Ganiyat approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and carries strengths that can be drawn on during change. She uses a variety of therapeutic methods tailored to the needs of each client, adapting tools and techniques so they are relevant and practical. Across her work she has helped clients make meaningful shifts by working collaboratively, setting realistic goals, and building on existing resources.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating recognised professional membership and commitment to ongoing practice standards. Ganiyat welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support to guide people toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches that inform online therapy and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and then choose actions aligned with their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and when life changes require a new way of responding.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It can be helpful for improving intimacy, healing from abandonment or attachment wounds, and resolving recurring relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical, skills-based work. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and restoring day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Ganiyat works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver thoughtful, structured support through these formats to help clients make steady progress.