Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogunkanmi

Family Therapist

“An experienced, and competent family psychologist, I work with families, parents, and adolescents to have a thriving, emotionally stable family life.”

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About Me

I understand that family life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when communication breaks down. My aim is to help you strengthen connections and navigate challenges together. We can explore communication patterns, helping each member feel truly heard. This approach suits families, parents, and adolescents looking for a more stable, harmonious home. I offer a calm, collaborative space where you can find new ways forward.

Approach

To help your family build steady, emotionally safe routines, I guide sessions with clear goals, short practical steps and gentle accountability so progress feels manageable. In Abuja or online, in English or Yoruba, sessions move between reflective listening, brief assessments and coaching exercises that surface interaction patterns and shape new responses. Between meetings I offer simple family tasks and parent check-ins to practice changes and track what works. Those seeking practical, attainable shifts in everyday family life often find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Abuja, Nigeria

Services

1. Individual Psychotherapy A supportive, evidence-based therapeutic process for adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns. Sessions focus on self-awareness, emotional regulation, personal growth, and building resilience. Includes: Depression & mood disorders Anxiety disorders Stress and emotional overwhelm Trauma-informed care Self-esteem and identity development Adjustment and life transitions 2. Family Therapy A collaborative approach to help families improve communication, strengthen bonds, and resolve conflicts. The goal is to restore harmony, rebuild trust, and enhance emotional connection within the family unit. 3. Adolescent Mental Health Therapy Holistic therapy designed specifically for teenagers navigating identity, peer pressure, school stress, relationships, and mental health concerns. 4. Substance Use Disorder Therapy (Teens & Adults) Specialized and integrative treatment for individuals struggling with alcohol, marijuana, or other substance use, using evidence-based approaches. 5. Couples Therapy Support for couples dealing with conflict, communication problems, emotional disconnection, or patterns of unhealthy relationship dynamics. 6. Trauma & Abuse Recovery Therapy Compassionate therapeutic support for survivors of childhood trauma, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse. 7. Parenting Coaching & Psychoeducation Structured coaching for parents raising children and adolescents, offering practical tools and strategies to build connection, set boundaries, and support healthy mental and emotional development. 8. Employee Wellness & Stress Management Counseling Therapeutic and educational sessions designed for workplaces to promote mental well-being, emotional resilience, and work-life balance. 9. Group Therapy & Recovery Groups Facilitated therapeutic groups for adolescents, adults, and individuals in rehabilitation settings. 10. School-Based Mental Health Interventions Programs designed for schools to promote student well-being and staff awareness. Services include: Mental health assessments Psychoeducation for students Teacher training on early warning signs Parent workshops Bullying, peer pressure, and resilience programs 11. Psychological Assessments Comprehensive assessments for adolescents and adults to support treatment planning and diagnosis where necessary. Types may include: Emotional & behavioral assessments Substance use assessment Psychosocial evaluations School-related psychological screenings 12. Christian Counseling (Optional) Faith-based therapeutic support integrating psychological principles with biblical wisdom for individuals who desire a spiritual approach.

Services Offered:

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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.
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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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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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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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.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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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Works With:

•All ages
•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Families
•Groups
•Individuals
•Organisations
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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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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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.
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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.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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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.
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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.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

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Family Therapist
A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Registrations

Psychologist

Service Area

Utako

In-person & Online

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Nigeria