Isi

Mrs Isi Richard-koko

Counselor

Verified

I am an experienced counselor who has worked with so many clients. And have been successful with my clients. I am a person people are naturally comfortable with. Do not bottle up that problem,let us talk about it

About Me

As an experienced CBT practitioner, I aim to create a space where you feel naturally comfortable. I have successfully guided many clients, helping them navigate challenges with practical CBT tools. My approach focuses on clear, actionable steps, making therapy accessible and effective. If you seek a supportive, direct counsellor, we can work together to achieve your goals.

Approach

Comfort and practicality guide how I work, shifting conversation into small, testable steps you can try between sessions. Sessions — in English, in Abuja or online — feel straightforward and paced to your needs: brief check-ins, focused experiments, and collaborative review so progress is clear. I use simple CBT-informed techniques tailored for all ages, with practical tasks and gentle accountability to keep change steady. This approach suits people who want direct, hands-on ways to move forward.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

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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  • Abuse

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

  • CBT

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

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  • Crisis Support & Counseling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Online Counseling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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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.

Works With:

  • All ages

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.

  • 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.

  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Divorce Counseling

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

  • Burnout

    A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, characterised by detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.

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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.

  • Grief & Loss

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

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  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Life Transitions

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

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Association Counseling and Psychotherapy Nigeria

Counsellor

Qualifications

Diploma

Blackford Institute UK

Year: 2020

Service Areas

New Life counseling and Therapy

In-person & Online

Apo

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Nigeria

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Apo, Abuja, Nigeria