Dr. Kobe Akanmu , BACP, NCPS

Dr. Kobe Akanmu is a psychotherapist and Christian counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to each person's story.

Her style is warm and respectful. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small steps that can make life easier. She uses a mix of talking therapies to help people understand their feelings and try new ways of coping.

Dr. Akanmu blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. She also draws on emotionally focused and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect present patterns. This mix helps when people want both short-term relief and deeper understanding.

With five years of experience, she offers straightforward support for common and complex concerns. She helps people deal with family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, fertility and relationship problems such as infidelity or separation. Work may include exploring emotions, building new coping skills, and improving communication.

Sessions are offered in English and can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Dr. Akanmu uses a flexible, person-centred approach and adapts goals to each person’s needs and pace.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Client-centred work puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s priorities to build trust and clarity. This approach helps people who need a calm space to talk things through and decide what matters most.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses simple exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful when someone wants practical tools to manage day-to-day symptoms and reactions.

Emotionally focused therapy concentrates on emotions and attachment needs in relationships. It can help people who struggle with closeness, trust or repeated conflict by identifying patterns and practising new responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier with limited bandwidth, and messaging or chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and other commitments.