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Abolanle (Bola) Aloluwaloba

Abolanle (Bola) Aloluwaloba

Therapist · United Kingdom

Money-focused counsellor who listens and guides

  • Practical steps
  • Client-centred
  • English and Yoruba

About Abolanle

Abolanle (Bola) Aloluwaloba meets people where they are and helps them face practical challenges. She listens without judgement and aims to make sessions understandable and calm. Bola often supports people dealing with money and financial issues alongside concerns such as anxiety, stress, addictions and relationship strain.

She uses straightforward, client-centred work to help clients notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. Sessions focus on small, useful steps that fit into daily life. Over time people can gain clarity and feel more able to make decisions that suit their goals.

Bola draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behaviour work and attachment-based ideas. She adapts methods to each person instead of following one fixed technique. That means practical tools one week and reflective conversations the next.

Her role is to help clients uncover strengths and make changes they want. Therapy can be challenging at times, especially when difficult memories or feelings emerge. Bola stays collaborative and asks clients to guide the pace and focus of the work.

She holds an NCPS credential, which appears in her professional listing. Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba. People start by using the site questionnaire and then book in when it suits their schedule.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then take small steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach often helps with depression, anxiety and sleep or eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when people struggle with intimacy, abandonment fears or family problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bola will discuss different methods with clients and decide together what feels most helpful. She adapts tasks and conversations to the person’s goals, and checks in regularly to see if the approach needs changing.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use worksheets, screen sharing or guided exercises during a session where helpful. Ask about available session options when you book to match the practical details with your routine.

Areas of focus

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHDStress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Bola work with?

She helps with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and money and financial issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Bola works in a client-centred and collaborative way, mixing practical tools and reflective conversation to fit each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working with people on issues such as trauma, coping with change, and emotional regulation.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile shows the NCPS credential and a United Kingdom location.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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