Folashade Dada , BACP

Folashade Dada is an accredited counsellor who supports adults and young adults working through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns - including pre-marital and marital issues - trauma, race-related worries, academic pressures, and low self-esteem. She approaches therapy as a process of self-discovery and believes that people often already hold the seeds of change within themselves; her contribution is to help identify strengths and develop practical skills that foster greater confidence and forward movement.

As an integrative counsellor, Folashade adapts her practice to each person’s needs, blending empathetic listening with gentle, constructive challenge to encourage insight and meaningful shifts. She aims to offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can safely explore their experiences and work toward the changes they want to make.

Folashade holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects recognised professional training and adherence to established ethical standards. She walks alongside clients as they navigate difficult decisions and transitions, offering steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Folashade often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive methods to tailor treatment. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress when avoidance becomes limiting. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections and can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and long-standing attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Folashade works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and responsive to each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or other commitments. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and provide consistent continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists, while still allowing for meaningful connection and progress.