Franca Eto

Ms Franca Eto Umukoro

CBT Psychotherapist

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“I am a BACP-accredited and experienced therapist and clinical supervisor with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I create a safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore your concerns, understand them, work through them, develop healthier patterns, and build the confidence and emotional resources needed to move forward. ”

About Me

Meet Your Therapist Experienced. Competent. Compassionate. Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and choosing the right therapist matters. Experienced. Compassionate. Human. I am a BACP Accredited Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, adolescents and groups. My work combines clinical expertise with a deeply human approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dissensitisation and Reprocessing EMDR a trauma based therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR, Intergenerational EMDR and specialist ADHD support. I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I adhere to its ethical framework and contracted relationship. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected and understood. Whether you are healing from trauma, navigating anxiety/ depression or relationships, struggling with stress or emotional wellbeing, or simply know that something needs to change, you deserve a space where you can be fully heard and understood. Together, we explore not only what you are experiencing today, but also the experiences, relationships and patterns that may have shaped how you feel and respond. My aim is to help you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, confidence and healthier patterns, while giving you practical tools that support lasting change. Come as you are. We will begin from there. Together we can create the path forward.

Approach

My Therapeutic Approach I work with adolescents and adults using an integrative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques, tailored to each client’s needs. I use CBT to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and to develop healthier and more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges. Where past experiences or trauma continue to affect the present, I may use EMDR to support the processing of distressing memories and experiences in a safe and structured way. My approach balances conversation, practical tools and deeper therapeutic processing, with clear goals, regular reviews and manageable between-session exercises. I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels appropriate for each client. I offer in-person therapy from my office in Ikoyi, Lagos, as well as online sessions internationally, in English, French and Spanish.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Helping Clients explore, manage and overcome: * Trauma & EMDR: working with clients who have experienced trauma or distressing life experiences, helping them process what has happened and reduce its ongoing emotional impact. * Anxiety, Stress & Depression: supporting clients experiencing persistent worry, low mood, panic, overthinking, stress and difficulties managing emotions. * Trauma & Difficult Life Experiences: helping clients process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect emotional wellbeing, relationships and daily life. * Low Self-Esteem & Confidence: exploring unhelpful beliefs and patterns that influence self-worth, confidence and how you relate to yourself and others. * Adolescent Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties: supporting young people with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, confidence, relationships and challenges affecting their wellbeing. * Relationship & Interpersonal Difficulties: helping clients understand recurring patterns, communication difficulties, boundaries and emotional responses within relationships. * Life Transitions & Adjustment: supporting clients through significant changes, loss, relocation, career or relationship transitions and periods of uncertainty. * Personal Growth & Emotional Resilience: helping clients develop greater self-awareness, confidence, healthier patterns and practical emotional skills to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • CBT

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

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • School Refusal

    A child or adolescent's persistent inability or unwillingness to attend school, typically driven by anxiety, social difficulties, bullying, or emotional distress.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • CBT Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Credentials

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Counselling

University of Greenwich, London UK

Year: 2013

Postgraduate Certificate in EMDR

Richman EMDR training

Year: 2015

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Centre for Excellence London UK

Year: 2015

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Supervision

Counselling Tutor

Year: 2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Group Counselling

Pesi international

Year: 2025

Memberships

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Full Member

Membership: 695991 / 056424

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Full Member

Membership: 150637

Service Areas

Franca Eto Counselling Services Ikoyi Lagos

In-person & Online

Ikoyi

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria

United kingdom

Online Only

London · Birmingham · Manchester

United Kingdom

Also serving online:

London · Birmingham · Manchester

Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria