Adaeze

Adaeze Akubueze

Psychotherapist

“I am a psychotherapist and couple's therapist with years of experience & I use a holistic and collaborative problem-solving approach in my practice. My goal is to work with you to navigate through life in a healthier way. I believe in creating a safe space for you, where you can take your mask off and be yourself.”

About Me

I offer a safe space where you can truly be yourself. As a psychotherapist and couple's therapist, I partner collaboratively with you. We explore challenges, developing practical, holistic solutions together. This approach helps you navigate life’s complexities in a healthier way. If you are ready to unburden yourself and find new paths, I am here to support you.

Approach

I start by noticing what feels most urgent and shape sessions into steady, practical steps that honour your pace and values. I work with adults, couples and families in Lagos and online in English, keeping our time focused, grounded and collaborative. In session you’ll get careful listening, reflective feedback, communication exercises and stepwise plans for anxiety, grief, trauma or relationship strains, with brief between-session practices to test new responses. This approach tends to suit people seeking clear, compassionate structure as they make change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Eastern Illinois University Masters of Art Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapist/ Qualified Mental Health Practitioner

Qualifications

Eastern University

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria