Omowumi Idowu, BACP

Omowumi Idowu is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 16 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching. Her style is warm and patient and she aims to offer straightforward support that people can use in everyday life.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on talking through feelings and thoughts, noticing patterns, and trying practical steps to feel better. Omowumi uses different ways of working to match what a person wants to achieve rather than a single fixed method.

Her background includes years spent as a counsellor in primary and secondary schools in the UK and overseas. That experience gave her practice in listening to people from many backgrounds and supporting those facing loss, bullying and confidence issues. She brings that same practical care to adults seeking help.

People who work with her will find space to explore pain from past events and to build coping skills for change. She encourages small, achievable steps and reflects on progress as therapy continues. The aim is steady improvement that fits each person's life and goals.

Omowumi describes herself as genuine and respectful. She supports clients with compassion and clear guidance, helping them find ways forward when life feels difficult.

How her approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can help people spot those patterns and try new ways of relating that reduce anxiety and increase trust. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting; the counsellor follows the person's pace and helps them make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. That style suits those who need a calm, supportive space to talk. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of past harm by working through memories and building coping skills. It is useful for people trying to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on needs, goals and personal preference. Plans can change as progress is made and different methods may be combined to suit the situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well with lower bandwidth or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need quick, accessible support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.