Testimonials
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been connected with Dr. Orin through my postpartum doula. She has been an essential part of my journey through my second pregnancy and beyond (marriage, work, family...). Our conversations felt genuine and supportive, and she always encouraged me to reflect on my feelings while offering practical suggestions to move forward. Dr. Orin's empathy and understanding were always evident—she knew when to affirm my progress and when to offer reassurance during tougher times. I'm truly grateful to have found such a thoughtful and compassionate psychotherapist. Her support has made a meaningful difference in my life.
KK
“I have never had therapy before but contacted Dr Orin after a traumatic birth lead to post natal anxiety which was taking over my life. Having therapy is one of the best decisions I have made. Dr Orin made me feel seen, heard, understood and supported, especially in areas where my family and even my husband didn’t seem to understand. We talked through everything in great detail and I felt so safe expressing how I felt. She helped me work through my birth and all of the worries I’d had afterwards and gave me tips and tools to help me find my way back to myself. With Dr Orin’s help I feel like me again and like I can finally parent with a clear head and enjoy motherhood! I am forever grateful to Dr Orin and feel safe knowing that if I struggle with anything in the future I will be able to reach out to her for help again.”
SP
Working with Orin was my first experience of therapy, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found her. We worked together for six months and I experienced a significant shift in how I see myself. I feel so much better than before and I know a strong foundation has been laid going forward due to the time we worked together. I continue to find myself drawing upon techniques and conversations we had as I go further on my journey to self-acceptance. Orin created a warm and encouraging space where I felt seen and heard - I was able to bring all of myself to our sessions, which was particularly important to me as a Black woman. Orin’s approach is also collaborative. I felt well supported but also empowered as I worked through the things I found challenging. In short, I highly recommend choosing Orin as a therapist!
SL
“I am so grateful to have found Orin. My sessions with her have helped transform my thinking and attitude towards my emotions in a positive way. She offers a safe, empathic space and I am very appreciative of her wisdom and support.”
AC
“My session with Orinayo provided me with the tools and resources I needed for birth preparation and postnatal living. I had a little bit of anxiety specifically when thinking about the lack of support I may receive postpartum as a result of the covid pandemic. Orinayo encouraged and reassured me, and overall I left feeling very positive and confident.
RJ
‘I started sessions with Orin during the later half of my pregnancy after a family member pointed out that I appeared to be struggling. After some research, I found that I was likely experiencing prenatal depression - a thing I didn’t know existed! Orin was always so easy to talk to. She had a way of normalising everything which immediately helped me to take the pressure off myself. Our sessions always left me with food for thought and allowed me to work on myself not only in the session, but also in between them. I continued sessions with Orin once my baby arrived even though the prenatal depression ended. She continued to support me through new challenges especially with boundaries and a new baby, helping me to feel stronger in myself and my new role as a mother. I began to feel empowered. Motherhood of course comes with a lot of challenges, so I always joked that I’d be back for more sessions one day, but I mean it! It’s so valuable to have a therapist that I’m so comfortable with and can know that if I need extra support moving forward, I can reach out. I’d highly recommend Orin to anyone seeking therapy.’
SC
"Dr Orinayo has a lot of patience and willingness to listen to you. There's no form of judgment and I honestly felt so comfortable talking to her."
TY
Sessions with Orin were essentially in navigating my 4th trimester, it was a very difficult period for me due to past baggage. Orin was able to help me navigate my emotions which gave me this sense or freedom. I felt understood during each session and the tips Orin provided has helped me to make positive changes in my life.
NO
“Orin created a safe and compassionate space for me to share thoughts and feelings which I’d kept to myself for years. She supported me to reframe how I thought about myself, from being critical to compassionate. I felt very contained, heard and supported by Orin and will always remember this therapeutic experience"
Georgina
This is the first of my pregnancies where I have ensured that I look after my perinatal mental well-being, especially as the pregnancy was considered high risk. My sessions with Dr Onabanjo were very helpful and insightful. She helped me to understand the importance of considering ‘what the cost’ would be for me and my baby when making important decisions surrounding my perinatal care. My son arrived at 30 weeks earlier than expected, but had I not invested in the birth prep and postnatal sessions I would not feel as empowered as I currently do. My son was discharged from the NICU at 34 weeks breathing independently and is now thriving at home.
CA
Dr. Onabanjo was very calm and patient while I was expressing my thoughts and feelings towards being in a pandemic and just got home from the hospital after delivery a baby a few weeks ago. It was nice to have someone hear what I had to say and give me feedback and view points that we don't think about or realize on a daily basis. Thank you very much Dr. Onabanjo for listening. :)
V
I had a session with Orin and it really helped me to talk through the overwhelming thoughts I had during pregnancy. I was struggling with the amount of information online and mum guilt before my baby was even born. I wasn’t using social media sensibly and I found myself struggling with anxiety. Orin helped me to feel less isolated with these feelings and to take a step back from some of my unhelpful behaviours and I felt a release after talking to her.
Abbie.
"I have been having sessions with Dr Orinayo Onabanjo throughout the majority of 2020 and into 2021. Throughout our sessions Dr Orinayo has been patient giving me time to articulate my thoughts and emotions and approaching all topics with gentleness, grace, kindness and care. She has been informative in helping me to broaden my understanding and perspective of myself and helping me to understand my inner world, in addition to how my inner world and view of myself has a substantial impact in the way I interact with the world around me. Dr Orinayo has taught me various techniques dealing with my anxiety, and guided me through the process of addressing my trauma and the behaviours developed from them, from a self conscious and forgiving perspective. I would highly recommend Dr Orinayo for anyone looking to begin or continue their therapeutic journey with a highly professional and accomplished therapist especially in the field of trauma."
KD
I was introduced to Dr Onabanjo through Black Minds Matter. At the time I was dealing with a lot of emotions around being pregnant during the pandemic and facing the fact that my mum would not be able to be in the country with me for the birth during travel restrictions. Dr Onabanjo supported me through my pregnancy, through the pandemic and even post birth. I can safely say I would not be the positive person and mother I am today without her support. I left it far too late to seek therapy and was in a bad way when I met her and she helped me accept some difficult emotions and be able to live through tough experiences that come with motherhood. She supported me in preparing to become a first time mum, understanding what it means to raise a Black boy in Britain, mourning my pre baby life and my emotions around a difficult experience breastfeeding and having to introduce formula. I really don’t know where I would be without the tools for coping she taught me. I am now better able to process my emotions, understand my circle of influence and to accept the things I can and can’t control. I have since gone back to work, my baby is now in nursery and I was able to get through those difficult and beautiful milestones with greater ease and understanding. The way I navigate my day to day is so much better and I am so excited about my now and my future and a lot of it is to do with the caring support by Dr Orinayo. The best money I have ever spent hands down.
DWP
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“Hey! I just wanted to say thank you again. I took your advice on board and it’s really made a difference to how I’ve been feeling. I feel a lot stronger and more like myself again”
KG
“At the start of these sessions I was 7 months pregnant with a toddler in tow! Feeling super overwhelmed, down, emotional and having occasional panic attacks. I found my sessions with Dr Orinayo very therapeutic, calming and relatable. As a young black woman, having someone that looks like me to speak to helped me to open up more and feel like the thoughts I was sharing were actually being understood and listened to. I found the suggested coping methods helpful and have begun incorporating them in my routine. Thank you for for being so realistic and still compassionate! I feel more equipped for this next phase of my life and I am proud of myself for thinking more clearly thanks to you. Highly recommend Dr Orinayo!!”
MM