Dr. Sonia Ovy

Counselor

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“Multi award-winning Counselor, Therapist and Life Coach. At my core, I possess expertise in listening, exploring and analyzing human challenges without judgement. My experiences, sense of humor and academic background have made it easy for me to create a safe space for clients to share anything without being judged.”

About Me

As a therapist, counsellor, business and career coach, I offer a unique space for you to explore your challenges. My core expertise involves listening and analysing human problems without prejudice. I actively cultivate a safe and welcoming environment. My experience and sense of humour make it easy to share anything. This approach helps clients discuss concerns freely, guiding them towards clarity and practical solutions.

Approach

Conversations move from honest curiosity to focused planning, blending clinical clarity with a touch of gentle humour to keep things human. In Lagos and online, in English, sessions are collaborative and paced to your needs: we use targeted questions, brief assessments and practical exercises, and I often offer short between-session check-ins or steps to try in real life. The work is grounded, solution-oriented and trauma-aware, suited to people seeking clearer direction, repaired relationships or steadying mood and career transitions.

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Basic Information

Lagos, Nigeria

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Community Programme
Group-based mental health initiatives offered within the community, such as workshops, support groups, or outreach services.
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

All ages
Adults
Couples
Families
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.
Learn more about Trauma