Katya Olateju

Katya Olateju is a counsellor who combines practical, person-centred work with evidence-informed approaches. She draws on 16 years of experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or major life changes. Katya writes and speaks in plain terms and focuses on what people can do next, not on labels. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions look at everyday choices, coping skills and small changes that add up. Katya also addresses relationship tensions, career doubts, sleeping problems and issues around eating and body image. Her work uses ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most to them and take steps towards those values. Attachment-based thinking helps when people want to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Client-centred and emotionally focused methods guide warm, responsive conversations that prioritise the person's experience. Katya supports people through parenting challenges, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress and midlife transitions. She also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, anger, codependency and communication problems. Her approach aims to be respectful and non-judgemental while encouraging practical change. Katya speaks English and French and is based in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and has worked in the field for many years. If someone prefers a counsellor who blends kindness with clear, doable steps, Katya may be a good match.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, manageable steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It often helps when worry or avoidance is holding someone back. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional reactions, which can be useful for relationship strain and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s present experience, offering a supportive space where the counsellor follows the client’s pace and focuses on their concerns.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try out methods and adjust the plan so it fits the individual’s needs and everyday life.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is needed. They can also be a good choice when someone prefers to receive care from their own location. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and adapt sessions to suit pacing, technology comfort and communication preferences.