Dr. Sonia Ovy

Therapeutic Counsellor

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“Top-tier therapist, counselor and coach. I help individuals, organizations and communities conquer mental health challenges, build healthy relationships/marriages, and create scalable models without burnout.”

About me

As a multi award-winning Counselor, UK certified relationship/ marriage coach, licensed therapist, USA accredited family mediator, and seasoned business coach, I offer a unique blend of expertise and compassion. With a deep understanding of human struggles, gained through personal experiences and extensive training, I provide non-judgmental guidance and support. My sessions are warm, empathetic, and infused with humor to create a safe and welcoming space. Clients can share their burdens and find relief without fear of bias or prejudice. I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's complexities and achieve their goals.

Approach

Our sessions combine open, honest conversations with practical steps to help you move forward. I bring clinical knowledge and a little gentle humour into the work, keeping things comfortable and down to earth. Sessions are available in Lagos and online, in English, and we work at a pace that feels right for you. Depending on your needs, we may use focused questions, brief assessments, or practical exercises, with small steps to try between sessions. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and sensitive to the effects of trauma. I work with people who want to find direction, improve their relationships, or navigate changes in their mood, career, or personal life.

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Languages:

English

Fees:

Direct payment

Lagos, Nigeria

Online Only

Services

My areas of specialty include: - Relationship issues: emotional/domestic abuse, rejection, marital/relationship therapy - Mental health: depression, anxiety, trauma, and more - Life challenges: setbacks, financial struggles, addiction - Youth concerns: youthful exuberance, juvenile delinquency, child abuse - Career and business coaching - Spiritual (faith-based) counseling

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Couples Therapy
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.
Organisational Psychology
A branch of psychology applied to the workplace, addressing employee well-being, performance, leadership, and team dynamics.
Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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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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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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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counselling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

Works With:

All ages
Adults
Couples
Families
Organisations
Communities
Groups
Elderly
Individuals
Parents

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma