Folashade Babalola

I currently offer a flexible service and fees are also considered in relation to the needs of the clients. I am able to offer concessions to student counsellors and supervisees. This can be discussed during the introductory call.

I first encourage clients to attend a free consultation to establish whether we are a good match. Once this has been established I work collaboratively with the client, on the basis that the client knows where it hurts the most. I support the client, providing, consistency, guidance and a reparative relationship. Helping the client build a stronger sense of self that will reflect in surrounding relationships and helping the client to navigate difficult life experiences. I offer warmth, security and a firm holding space where the client feels comfortable to explore life events.

I am able to offer consistency, and improvements in a clients well-being leading to improved outcomes and a stronger sense of self. 

There are no assessments offered and first sessions are opportunities to gently explore the work and formulate a safe way of working together. 

I am a Person Centered, Integrative, Humanistic Therapist. In private Practice. I am empathic, kind, warm and supportive. In addition to this I am a tutor on a level 4 Diploma Course.  I am able to assist trainee counsellors work towards their Level 4 Diploma in Counselling. I am also a qualified supervisor. 

In addition to the above I also work with a range of clients experiencing issues such as racial trauma, divorce, loss, bereavement, rejection, abandonment, sexual abuse and trauma in general. I am able to work effectively with difference and identity issues. The focus of my work is to bring about therapeutic change.  my work is centered on the needs of my client. Focusing on self and providing opportunities for the client to feel heard within a safe and secure therapeutic environment. 

The first few sessions will be used to assess the client and establish if possible the goals for therapy. In addition to this the first few sessions could be used to familiarise the client. However, it depends on the tool that is being used. For EMDR we will first establish a treatment plan and work towards these goals during our sessions. 

I am a registered Accredited BACP Supervisor. In addition to this I lecture on the level 6 counselling diploma at Inter-Psyche an established training centre. I have supervisory responsibility for a number of supervisees both qualified and working towards completion of  their training. 

My supervisory practice is both supportive, educational and insightful. Allowing for the trainee or qualified counsellor to retain autonomy for client work whilst developing other ways of working with the client successfully. I am also very mindful of the supervisees process and I am able to work with their feelings and the complexities that often arise as a result of working with clients. I am person centred trained but I am able to work integratively with supervisees. 

I am empathic, congruent, warm, kind and genuine. I embrace the tenements of my training which are the three core conditions. Unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence.  I hope that these core conditions will allow both the client and supervisee to attain their hopes for therapy. 

I offer a free consultation. This is prior to the first session where clients can ask questions about the approaches I use and discuss the work we will do together going forward.