My Approach

Dr Orinayo Onabanjo

BSc, PsychD, CPsychol, HCPC reg, DBT, CFT and EMDR trained.

I offer a warm, emotionally attuned, compassionate, non-judgmental and nuanced approach whether I am offering individual therapy, supervision, trauma informed consultation services or delivering workshops. I do so by prioritising the use of theoretical models and therapeutic interventions that resonate with your challenges whether you are opting for therapy, supervision or my consulation services. I can help you to engage with these different domains in a way that feels more effective, empowered and fulfilling.

Training, Qualifications, Experience

I am a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and chartered member of the British Psychological Society. I completed my doctorate in counselling psychology at the revered University of Surrey. My doctoral training provided me with extensive training in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. This enables me to work in an integrative manner which can be designed to mirror whatever psychological, relational or life difficulties you may be experiencing. These approaches include person centred/humanistic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relational psychotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and third wave approaches such as compassion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness-based CBT.  I have also undertaken additional training in trauma based approaches such as EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy).

As such, I am adept at working in a tailored manner that is responsive to you, rather than imposing a prescribed way of working.

Coupled with my doctoral training and pre-doctoral clinical experience so far I have worked with a diverse and multicultural community of individuals across the life span from children to older adults. My areas of specialist interest include working with adults from all backgrounds, BAME communities and women in the perinatal period. I currently work in an NHS perinatal mental health team supporting mothers with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties This clinical experience includes working in services such as:

• IAPT Talking therapies

• Charities supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual trauma in adulthood

• Early intervention in psychosis

• Domestic abuse projects

• Primary and secondary schools

• Women’s community centres

• Community mental health teams

• Perinatal Services

This means I bring a wealth of relevant experience to all the services I offer I am well equipped to work in a way that is robust, respectful and emotional attuned to you as a person.