Counsellor profile
Funmilayo Oni, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and self-esteem
See online counselling options- Client-Centered Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Funmilayo
Funmilayo Oni is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people on issues such as self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, depression and parenting challenges.
She trained in person-centred approaches and draws on other methods to suit each client. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than labels. Funmilayo also uses coaching skills to help with career questions, life purpose and personal performance.
In a session she listens to what is most worrying and then helps people find ways to move forward. Conversations concentrate on communication, problem-solving and building confidence. She often works through relationship problems including infidelity and workplace issues.
Her background includes work on trauma and abuse, anger management and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, self-love and women's issues. Funmilayo aims to help people recognise patterns and try different ways of responding.
She accepts international clients and runs counselling and coaching sessions that aim to fit around everyday life. Before booking, readers should confirm which session formats are currently offered and how they are scheduled.
Funmilayo draws on ten years of practical experience and BACP membership to shape how she works. People who prefer a conversational, goal-focused approach may find her style straightforward and focused on progress.
How therapy approaches shape online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It uses listening, reflection and acceptance to help someone talk through worries and decide on next steps. This approach often helps people working on self-esteem and relationship concerns.The Gottman Method looks at communication and interaction patterns in relationships. It offers practical tools for handling conflict and rebuilding trust, which can help with relationship strains and infidelity issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and action oriented. It concentrates on small, practical changes and steps that move a person toward clearer goals. This is useful for career questions, coping with life changes and short-term coaching work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with each client and agree what to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as priorities shift.
If you are considering online sessions, check which formats she currently offers before booking. The site notes a subscription payment model; make sure you understand how that applies to session bookings. Online counselling can help fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to join from a quieter room. Different session types can help with shorter check-ins or longer talks, so confirm practical options when you arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, depression and parenting matters, plus related areas such as body image and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her base is person-centred work with added methods as needed. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical steps to try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has around ten years of experience working as a counsellor and coach.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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