Folashade Dada

Folashade Dada is a BACP counsellor who works with adults and young adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She supports people dealing with low self-esteem, grief, intimacy concerns and the strain of parenting. Folashade also helps those coping with life changes, sleep problems, career challenges and anger. She invites clients to explore their strengths and make practical changes that fit their life.

Folashade describes therapy as a journey of self-discovery. She prefers a collaborative style that combines empathy with gentle challenge. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the person, testing new ways of responding, and building everyday skills to manage strong feelings.

Her background includes four years working directly with adults and young adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. She draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor the work to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Practical work in sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, strengthening attachment patterns, and using acceptance-based strategies to handle painful emotions. Folashade aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can try things out and reflect on what helps.

People who want straightforward, collaborative support may find her approach useful. She accepts clients from the United Kingdom and also works with international clients in English. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to her schedule.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take steps that match those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy centres on relationship patterns and emotional bonds, and it can help people improve how they connect with others and manage intimacy-related worries.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Folashade will discuss different methods with the client, try things out, and adapt the focus based on what works and what the person wants to achieve. The aim is to match goals and preferences rather than deliver a fixed package.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quieter setting for focused work. They can also make shorter check-ins possible when people need a quick review between full sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients decide which way of meeting best supports their needs.