Isi

Mrs Isi Richard-koko

Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

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

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.

Qualifications


Blackford Institute UK

Registrations


Association Counseling and Psychotherapy Nigeria

Counsellor

Service Area


New Life counseling and Therapy

In-person & Online

Apo

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Nigeria

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