Bolanle Shonubi

I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist working in private practice with adults. My training and clinical experience have shaped a strong interest in how early relationships, identity, and lived experience influence emotional wellbeing and patterns in adulthood.

Alongside my clinical work, I have extensive experience supporting high-achieving professionals and individuals who carry significant responsibility in their personal or working lives. I am particularly attentive to the ways culture, race, and social context can shape emotional experience, especially for Black clients who may be navigating visibility, expectation, or a sense of being “othered” within professional or elite environments.

I aim to offer a thoughtful, contained, and respectful therapeutic relationship, where clients can speak openly and reflect deeply without pressure to perform, explain, or minimise their experience. I value therapy as a collaborative process, grounded in curiosity, honesty, and care.

I offer individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults in private practice. The work provides a confidential and reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, patterns in relationships, and experiences that may be impacting wellbeing in the present.

My practice is particularly suited to individuals who are managing high levels of responsibility or pressure, including professionals and business owners who appear to function well outwardly while experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional exhaustion, or a sense of disconnection internally. I also have experience working with Black clients who wish to explore the psychological impact of identity, culture, race, and lived experience alongside other presenting concerns.

Sessions are offered on a regular weekly basis and are open-ended, allowing time for meaningful therapeutic work to develop. I work collaboratively, at a pace that feels manageable, with attention to both current difficulties and the personal history that may inform them.

My aim is to offer a professional, thoughtful, and contained therapeutic environment in which clients can speak openly, reflect deeply, and work towards greater emotional understanding and change.

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet and begin to explore what has brought you to therapy. You are invited to speak about your current difficulties, any concerns you may have, and what you hope therapy might offer. There is no expectation to share anything you are not ready to discuss.

I will ask some questions to help me understand your situation, background, and previous experiences of support or therapy, if any. This also allows you to get a sense of how I work and whether the therapeutic relationship feels right for you.

We will use the first session to discuss practical matters such as confidentiality, boundaries, fees, and how sessions are structured. If we agree to continue, therapy is usually offered on a regular weekly basis.

The first session is not an assessment or test. It is a starting point for a collaborative and reflective process, where we can begin to think together about what support might be most helpful for you.

With over 20 years experience, I specialise in working with high-functioning professionals, leaders, and achievers who may appear successful outwardly but experience inner conflict, burnout, trauma, anxiety, or difficulties in relationships and self-worth. Individuals operating in high-pressure environments who, despite outward success, may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or mentally exhausted.

Many of my clients are used to being the person others rely on. They are decisive, capable, and driven — yet privately experience stress, burnout, anxiety, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right. Therapy offers a confidential space where you do not have to perform, manage expectations, or carry responsibility alone.

My approach is both strategic and deeply reflective, integrating psychodynamic understanding with practical, evidence-based techniques. Together, we explore not only immediate challenges but also the underlying patterns shaping how you think, feel, and relate — enabling meaningful and lasting change.

I commonly support clients with:

• High-functioning anxiety and chronic stress

• Burnout and emotional fatigue

• Leadership pressure and decision-making strain

• Relationship difficulties (personal or professional)

• Loss of meaning, identity, or direction despite success

• Anger, frustration, or emotional regulation challenges

Clients often come to me when traditional coping strategies are no longer sufficient. My work is focused, confidential, and tailored to your level of insight, ambition, and complexity.

The Pinnah is a private psychotherapy practice in Buckhurst Hill offering discreet, high-level psychological support to professionals, executives, and high-performing individuals.

My clients are often accustomed to operating at a high level, managing significant responsibility, and navigating complex personal and professional demands. Therapy at Pinnah provides a confidential and considered space to step out of performance mode, gain clarity, and address challenges such as stress, burnout, anxiety, and relational difficulties.

My approach combines psychodynamic insight with practical, evidence-based techniques, enabling meaningful and lasting change. We work with precision, discretion, and a clear understanding of the pressures associated with high-performance environments.

• A specialized focus on deep emotional healing and long-term personal growth

• A warm, confidential, and professional environment

• Personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals

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Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Contact me today to schedule a confidential consultation and start your journey toward greater self-understanding and emotional well-being.

Discover the power of self-exploration and emotional healing with our therapists from The Pinnah. We are here to support you on your path to a healthier, more fulfilling life.

The initial session is an opportunity for us to gain a clear understanding of what has brought you to therapy, and what you would like to achieve from the process.

I will begin by exploring your current concerns, whether these relate to stress, burnout, anxiety, relationships, or a broader sense of dissatisfaction or pressure. You are free to share as much or as little as feels comfortable — there is no expectation to present yourself in any particular way.

Alongside this, I will ask some questions about your background, including relevant personal, professional, and relational experiences. This helps to build a more complete picture of your situation and the patterns that may be influencing it.

The session is also a space for you to get a sense of how I work. You may wish to ask questions about the therapeutic approach, structure of sessions, or how we might work together going forward.

Where appropriate, we will begin to identify initial areas of focus and consider what meaningful progress would look like for you. Some clients find clarity quickly, while for others this develops over time.

With over 20 years of experience in psychodynamic therapy, I provide a reflective, insight-driven space for therapists seeking to enhance their clinical work. My approach to supervision is rooted in psychodynamic principles, emphasizing unconscious processes, transference-countertransference dynamics, and the therapeutic relationship.

I work with therapists at all levels—from trainees to experienced clinicians—offering a supportive yet challenging environment to explore case conceptualization, countertransference reactions, and the deeper meanings behind client narratives. My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, refine your interventions, and navigate complex clinical challenges with confidence and clarity.

Supervision Services Include

Case consultation with a psychodynamic lens

Exploration of transference and countertransference dynamics

Support with complex clinical presentations

Ethical guidance and professional development

A safe space for reflective practice

Whether you are seeking individual or group supervision, my approach is warm, thoughtful, and tailored to your professional growth. Together, we will uncover deeper layers of understanding and enhance your ability to facilitate meaningful change in your clients' lives.