Olubunmi

Olubunmi James , PhD

Certified Psychologist

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“I am a certified Psychologist who can help couples and families navigating marital conflict, communication breakdowns, trust rebuilding, and pre-marital or family adjustments. I am skilled by experience and training to help young adults manage behavioral issues, understand identity development, life transitions, and underlying emotional conflicts. Anyone facing challenging decision-making, moral or spiritual distress, or life adjustments is free to seek counsel from me as I blend Faith-Oriented & Cross-Cultural perspectives in my counseling ”

About Me

My career has been dedicated to understanding human behavior, relationships, and the spiritual and cultural values that shape us. With advanced training in Social Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Pastoral Theology, I bridge evidence-based psychological insights with rich life experience. Whether working with a young person in conflict with emotions, a couple rebuilding trust, or a family navigating change, my focus is always on restoring peace, clarity, and personal alignment. Working with me means entering a compassionate, non-judgmental, and secure environment where you are fully heard. I serve as a steady guide to help you examine difficult realities, unpack conflict, and identify positive paths forward.

Approach

My approach is collaborative, integrative, and client-centered. I blend Cognitive Behavioral principles, conflict resolution techniques, and family systems theory, remaining open to integrating spiritual or values-based perspectives whenever meaningful to the client. Sessions are practical and structured to fit individual clients I believe that every individual and couple possesses the capacity for growth and restoration. My goal is not to tell you what to do, but to guide you in developing insight, improving communication, regulating emotions, and making well-informed decisions that align with your personal goals and core values.
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Basic Information

Languages:

English, Yoruba

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

Marriage & Couples Counseling: Conflict resolution, intimacy rebuilding, pre-marital counseling, and communication skill training. Family Therapy & Parenting Support: Resolving generational tension, establishing boundaries, and managing youth/adolescent challenges. Individual Counseling: Conflict resolution support, personal decision-making, life transitions, and stress management. Faith-Based & Pastoral Counseling: Integrating faith and psychological principles for holistic healing. Adolescent & Youth Mentorship/Counseling: Behavioral guidance, decision-making support, and emotional development for young people.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

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

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.

  • Crisis Counselling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Online Counselling

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

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

  • Wellness Support

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

  • Social Work Services

    Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Groups

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.

  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Life Transitions

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

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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.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • 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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  • Women's Issues

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

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Certified Psychologist

    A psychologist who holds professional certification to assess and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Harvestime International Bible Institute

Master of Science (MSc)

University of Ibadan

Family counseling, Marriage and Couples Therapy

Allison

Memberships

Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA)

Full Member

Membership: NPA 2026/M749

Service Areas

OPIM office

In-person & Online

Port Harcourt, Rivers 500102

Nigeria

Also serving online:

Port Harcourt · Ughelli · Ibadan

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Port Harcourt, Nigeria