Modupe Awonuga, BACP

Modupe Awonuga is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting worries, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also offers support around abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Modupe is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP. Modupe works in a collaborative, respectful way. She listens first, then helps clients identify what matters to them. Sessions aim to be practical and understandable, with space to talk about feelings and life events without judgement. Her background includes an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and further diplomas in Therapeutic and Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She has completed trauma-informed and cultural-sensitivity training and continues professional development through workshops and supervision. Modupe has worked on placement with NHS Talking Therapies, formerly IAPT, and volunteers with a mental health organisation. That experience informs her approach to supporting clients with access to services and practical advocacy when needed. In sessions she draws on attachment-based, person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to explore how past relationships and current patterns affect day-to-day life. Motivational conversations and trauma-aware techniques are used where helpful to build motivation and manage difficult memories. She aims to create a calm space where people can be heard and start to make changes at a pace that suits them. If you prefer, she also uses the name Bukky.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and close connections. It helps when people notice repeating relationship problems or feel anxious about closeness. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and accepting the person without judgement. This approach helps people gain clarity and confidence by being heard and supported at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change. It can be useful for tackling low motivation, building self-esteem or making practical life adjustments. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and try different ways of working to see what fits best. Decisions about methods are made together and can evolve over time. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people who live further away or abroad to access registered or accredited professionals without relocating.