About
A safe and warm place where everyone comes to find healing and comfort to their aching hearts.
Seeing yourself differently is often the first step to living the life you truly want to live.
Meet Our Lead Therapist
Hi, I am
Naanzem Margaret Olokpo
It took me a while to get here, went through 3 different careers, studied for each, practiced but never found the fulfilment I sought. I struggled to find my purpose because I knew I had more to give.
And then I discovered that the one thing I did so effortlessly was a ‘gift’. Everywhere I go, people find it easy to talk to me and I do listen, not only to hear, but to understand the spoken and unspoken message in every conversation. And so back to school I went and with a lot of studying, learning, and coaching, I could not only listen to people but as a professional I can now listen, understand the pain, the confusion, the worries. I can also share the burden because my life experiences have taught me the value of empathy. More importantly I have found purpose; I am now privileged to walk alongside the most courageous people each day, as we seek answers to life’s challenges.
My inspiration comes from the endless possibilities that lie within each individual I meet. We only have to get through the unresolved problems, the long-standing patterns, the endless questions of grief, the current indecisions, and fears and then, the potential of a person to live their best lives becomes a reality.
I believe I can help you if you are struggling. It takes courage to reach out, but I know that you will be glad you did.
What I do
01.
Mental & Behavioural Heath
I am a certified psychotherapist specializing in mental and behavioural health. I am passionate about being strengths- based, trauma informed and healing centred.
02.
Grief, Loss & Trauma
I work with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are: Grief and loss, Trauma, and all trauma related issues as well as depression, anxiety, anger management, mid-life changes and related issues, divorce and changing families.
03.
Adolescents & Youths
I work with adolescents and young people in psychoeducational groups designing tools that enhance effective learning, excellent coping, and life skills.
04.
Mindfulness
My therapeutic orientation is a mindfulness – based empirically supported treatment known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I focus on the principles of ACT, which are increasing flexibility, and getting unstuck from current problems and long-standing patterns. With creativity, sensitivity, compassion, humour, and perspective,
05.
Holistic Treatment
I provide an experiential approach that emphasizes a holistic treatment plan, focused on developing psychological flexibility and strength that allows individuals live and behave in ways consistent with personal values .
06.
Public Speaking
I also provide training seminars and presentations at workshops, conferences and local human services agencies on, trauma, addictions, and general mental health.
Qualifications & Memberships
- MSc Psychology: Coventry University, United Kingdom
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling: Institute of Counselling in Nigeria
- Diploma in Youth Counselling: Institute of Counselling in Glasgow Scotland
- ACT Immersion: Institute for Better Health
- Trauma Focused ACT: ACT Mindfully/Iamlearningact.
- Certified Family Trauma Professional: Arizona Trauma Institute.
- Mental Health First Aider: MHFA UK. Certificate in Global Mental Health: University of Washington.
- Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership/ Professional Consulting: Chartered management Institute (CMI UK)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel and Development: Chartered institute of Personal Development UK.
- Culinary Arts and Patisserie: Ashburton Chefs Academy UK
- In-view: Advanced Masters - Clinical Psychology and Hypnosis: TUM
- Emotion-Based Psychotherapy: TUM
- Early childhood Attachment, Stress, and Trauma: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- certificate in substance use Prevention, Management and Policy in the Workplace: Global Institute on Substance Abuse
I am a member of:
- British Psychological Society.
- Association for Counselling, Matchmaking, and Psychotherapy in Nigeria.
- Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
- I served as a in house counsellor and member of the Board of Directors of OKAPI Children Cancer Foundation (a not-for-profit agency).
- I serve as a member of the Advisory Board of Jewels Leading Lights Academy Abuja.
- I am the vice president and mental health adviser St louis old girl Association Abuja Chapter.
My couch offers you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental atmosphere to deal with life situations and sort out your thoughts, feelings and options.
What my clients say
it was indeed a session and more. It was beyond my expectations and I am immensely grateful to you for all you do. Thank you for giving me audience and speaking the right words. It was just what I needed to hear.