Dr Nihinlola Olowe, PhD

Counseling Psychologist

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“I’m a compassionate therapist with over 10 years of experience, passionate about helping people heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. Therapy is more than work; it’s a calling. If you’re ready to begin your journey to emotional wellness, I’m here to walk with you. 💻 Book a session today.”

About Me

This empathetic psychotherapist offers compassionate support for emotional and behavioural healing. They guide individuals to understand and shift challenging patterns, applying evidence-based methods to foster lasting change. Drawing on scientific methodology, their approach provides a clear path for those seeking targeted, practical tools. This blend of warmth and reliable guidance is ideal for clients navigating complex challenges and seeking a clear way forward.

Approach

Compassion guides each session as we work through focused, practical steps toward making clearer choices and restoring balance. Whether we meet in-person or online, sessions are calm, paced according to your rhythm, and shaped by collaboration. You'll leave each session with a clear next step. I integrate mindful practices, values-based experiments, and brief measurements to identify patterns, rehearse different responses, and track your progress between meetings. This approach is particularly beneficial for those navigating trauma, relationship strain, fertility stress, or long-standing habits who are seeking steady, measurable change.

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Basic Information

Lagos, Nigeria

In-person & Online

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Services

I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families, specialising in trauma recovery, emotional support, child and adolescent therapy, grief, and behavioural interventions. My approach combines empathy, clinical expertise, and practical strategies to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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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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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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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
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Families
Individuals

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.
Learn more about Addiction
Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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
Fertility Counseling
The emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility challenges, including the stress of treatment, pregnancy loss, and the impact on relationships.
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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.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.