Chinyere Lynda

Mrs Chinyere Lynda Aniebonam

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

I help individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, overthinking, self-doubt, trust issues, emotional pain, and relationship challenges. My role is to guide you toward clarity, emotional strength, and lasting change. I combine evidence-based approaches like CBT, trauma-focused techniques, and relationship counselling to help you understand your patterns, manage your emotions, and build healthier connections. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next, I support you with a calm, structured, and compassionate process that helps you feel more in control of your life.

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About Me

I am a mental health therapist and relationship counsellor dedicated to helping individuals and couples find clarity, healing, and emotional balance. My work focuses on creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can talk freely, feel understood, and begin your journey toward peace. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, overthinking, or emotional stress, my goal is to support you with compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based therapy. Clients often describe me as gentle, intuitive, and deeply committed to their growth. Working with me feels like talking to someone who truly listens and understands your experience.

Approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. From the beginning, you’ll notice that your story and lived experience guide the pace of our sessions. I create space for quick emotional check-ins as well as deeper exploration when needed. I integrate CBT, trauma-informed therapy, solution-focused techniques, communication skills training, and relationship-based interventions. Sessions are structured but flexible — helping you break unhelpful patterns, understand your emotions, build healthier coping skills, and improve how you relate with yourself and others. My goal is to help you grow in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and real-life confidence.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I specialize in: • Anxiety therapy • Trauma recovery • Relationship and couples counselling • Overthinking & decision paralysis • Depression support • Emotional regulation & stress management • Self-esteem and identity work • Communication skills and conflict resolution • Trust issues and infidelity recovery • OCD-related symptoms (overthinking, intrusive doubts) And addiction therapy

My services are suitable for individuals and couples seeking clarity, healing, emotional balance, improved communication, and healthier relationships.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Counselling

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

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  • Divorce Counselling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • 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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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

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.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Intimacy Issues

    Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

  • 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:

  • Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor certified to provide clinical mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Registration: 001/213612

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Qualifications

Diploma in Mental Health Counselling

CICN

Year: 2025

Trauma Informed Care (certificate)

Trauma Toolbox

Year: 2024

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital

Year: 2019

Memberships

Pan African Psychological Union (PAPU)

Student

Service Areas

HealthPlanet Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Owerri, Imo

Nigeria

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Owerri, Nigeria