Fiwasade Onifade, BACP

Fiwasade Onifade is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing midlife changes, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and stress. She works with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. Her approach is practical and person-focused, and she aims to make early sessions feel straightforward and manageable.

With seven years of professional experience, Fiwasade adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She emphasises respectful, sensitive and compassionate care. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s goals guide what happens next.

She often supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue and family of origin concerns. Other areas she addresses include abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and issues around guilt, shame and forgiveness.

Fiwasade also works with people affected by immigration challenges, HIV/AIDS related matters, isolation and loneliness, dissociation, control and commitment issues, and those coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her style is steady and practical, focusing on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect thoughtful listening, clear goal-setting and tailored guidance as part of an ongoing plan. She aims to empower people to regain confidence and make choices that fit their lives.

How evidence-informed methods can help online

Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are helpful for the concerns she lists. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to test new ways of thinking; these approaches are often used for anxiety, low mood and confidence issues. Trauma-informed approaches focus on stabilising symptoms, building safety and then working through distressing memories or reactions at a pace set by the person; these can be useful for people recovering from abuse or ongoing trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan if something does not fit, so the work matches the person’s needs and pace.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer not to use video and choose audio-only sessions when that better suits their day. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to offer consistent, ongoing support without changing the way therapy is planned or delivered.