Prof Bede Akpunne

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“An experienced & exceptional Professor of Clinical Psychology with over 10 years of clinical experience in working with adolescents, adults, students, organizations & families. And over 80% success record from clients who have enjoyed my services virtually & physically. Do you want to heal & become your best self?”

About Me

I draw on over a decade of clinical experience, helping adolescents, adults, students, and families. As an experienced Professor of Clinical Psychology, I guide those seeking to heal and find their best self. My approach supports individuals and organisations, adapting to your needs whether we meet virtually or in person. Clients often appreciate my professional yet accessible style, finding a supportive space to grow.

Approach

To turn your goals into steady change, I balance careful assessment with curious, practical conversation that targets patterns keeping you stuck. Sessions in Osun State or online, in English, Igbo or Yoruba, move at a calm, focused pace that fits your life. I combine diagnostic assessment, targeted talk and practical between-session strategies to address anxiety, trauma, mood and relationship strains so progress is measurable and felt day-to-day. This approach suits people seeking clear, steady change with respectful clinical guidance.

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Basic Information

Osun State, Nigeria

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Research
Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

Works With:

All ages
Adolescents
Couples
Groups
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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