Priscilla Bako, MSc

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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“As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I am committed to promoting psychological well-being and healthier relationships through compassionate, evidence-based care. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where individuals, couples, and families can explore life's challenges, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting growth.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Therapist passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and other emotional difficulties, creating a safe and supportive space where they can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move towards lasting emotional well-being. I support couples and families in strengthening communication, resolving conflict, rebuilding trust, and fostering healthier, more meaningful relationships. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, ethically sound and tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing on proven psychological interventions to promote insight, healing, and personal growth. I believe that meaningful change begins when people feel genuinely heard and understood. My goal is to help you develop practical skills, gain deeper self-awareness, and build healthier relationships so you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and hope.

Approach

I believe that every person's story is unique, which is why I take a collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to therapy. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working towards meaningful and lasting change. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, goals, and strengths. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, or significant life transitions, I am committed to helping you gain insight, foster healing, and move towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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Abuja, Nigeria

In-person & Online

Services

I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for individuals, couples, and families experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges. My areas of practice include: - Family Therapy - Grief & Loss - Anger Management - Stress & Burnout - Self-Esteem & Personal Growth - Communication & Conflict Resolution - Emotional Regulation

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Sex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.

Works With:

Adolescents
Couples
Families
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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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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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.