Ololade

Miss Ololade Awaye, BPsych

Psychologist

I am a psychologist and program officer in Nigeria, dedicated to supporting mental health, human rights, and community development. I work closely with adolescents, adults, and marginalized communities who have been impacted by trauma, violence, poverty, or social exclusion. My experience comes from listening to real stories and partnering with people facing these challenges every day. In my clinical practice, I focus on providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care for people struggling with depression, anxiety, or the emotional weight of injustice. I also create and lead group programs that help build resilience, foster connection, and give people everyday tools for better mental well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy and a genuine desire to make mental health support accessible to everyone, especially in communities where resources are limited.

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About Me

As an experienced psychologist and mental health advocate, I offer a private, affordable treatment plan. I help individuals navigate their challenges, aiming for clear and lasting positive outcomes. My approach provides structured support, drawing on a history of successfully resolved cases. Clients seeking practical guidance and a dedicated ally will find a space where their well-being is prioritised. You can expect a clear path towards resolution.

Approach

My approach is grounded in culturally responsive, person-centered care across clinical and community settings. In therapy and psychological assessment, clients move through practical, structured sessions that break concerns into manageable steps with clear, measurable goals, allowing progress to be tracked week by week. Sessions are offered virtually and physically in english and these are paced to fit clients’ lives while maintaining a private, focused space for reflection and planning. I use brief assessments, targeted interventions, and tailored between-session tasks addressing mood, self-esteem, relationships, and personal development. This approach supports adolescents, adults, and couples seeking steady, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
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Basic Information

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Services


I provide evidence-based psychological services in both in-person and online settings, supporting adolescents, adults, and couples. Services include individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological assessment, tailored to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, ADHD, PTSD and personal development goals.

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


Bachelor of Psychology

LASU

Year: 2019

Global Mental Health

University of Washington

Year: 2025

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Udemy

Year: 2020

Mental Health, Recovery and Community Inclusion (WHO)

World Health Organization

Year: 2024

Clinical Management of Rape

WHO

Year: 2024

Memberships


International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Candidate Member

Service Area


You Matter

In-person & Online

Surulere

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria

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