Christian Matthew

Dr Christian Matthew Adetunji

Family Therapist

verified by TherapyRoute

I have a PhD in marriage and family therapy. I developed GAP Marriage Counselling Theory (GAP theory). At CMAT Family Therapy Services Ltd, we are dedicated to providing professional premarital counselling, strengthening marriages, supporting families, and promoting emotional well-being through professional marriage and family therapy, psychotherapy, and relationship education. We provide counselling, mediation, and reconciliation support for individuals, couples, and families facing relationship challenges. Through consulting and training, we also partner with churches, community organisations, nonprofits, and corporations to promote healthy relationships, effective communication, and resilient families.

About Me

Dr Christian Matthew Adetunji is a marriage and family therapist and psychotherapist who specialises in premarital counselling, marriage therapy, and relationship support for individuals and couples. He helps clients address communication breakdown, recurring conflict, emotional distance, and trust issues within relationships. His work focuses on equipping couples with practical skills for building stable and fulfilling marriages while also supporting individuals dealing with relational and emotional challenges. With professional training and cross-cultural experience in family therapy, Dr Adetunji provides structured, confidential, and practical guidance to help clients strengthen their relationships and overall emotional well-being. Sessions are conducted online for clients across Nigeria and internationally. Aside from being a certified professional mediator and researcher, he developed GAP Marriage Counselling Theory (GAP-MCT), an African-centered relational framework that addresses expectation gaps, communication breakdowns, and emotional disconnection in relationships.

Approach

Healthy relationships require intentional effort, clear communication, and the willingness to address underlying patterns that often lead to conflict or emotional distance. My approach to marriage and family therapy focuses on helping couples and families understand these patterns, rebuild trust, and develop practical skills for stronger relationships. Through structured and solution-focused sessions, I guide clients in improving communication, managing conflict constructively, strengthening emotional connection, and preparing for long-term relationship stability. Premarital counselling helps couples build a solid foundation before marriage, while marriage therapy supports partners navigating relational challenges. Sessions are conducted through secure online platforms with flexible scheduling, providing professional and confidential support to individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful and lasting relational change.
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Basic Information

Services


CMAT Family Therapy Services Ltd provides professional support through the following services: Premarital Counselling Marriage and Couple Therapy Family Therapy Relationship Counselling Reconciliation and Mediation Support Parenting Guidance and Family Life Education Individual Psychotherapy for Relationship-Related Concerns Relationship and Family Wellness Consultations Training and Workshops for Churches, Community Groups, and Organisations All services are delivered through confidential and secure online sessions, allowing individuals, couples, and families across Nigeria and internationally to access professional relationship support.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Divorce Counselling

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that 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.

  • Family Issues

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

  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

  • Family Therapist

    A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Qualifications


Pan Africa Christian University, Kenya

Registrations


Counsellors And Psychologists Board of Kenya

Counsellor

Service Areas


CMAT FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES LTD.

Online Only

Ibadan

Nigeria

CMAT FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES LTD.

Online Only

Abuja · Port-Harcourt · Lagos

Nigeria

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