- Person-centred approach
- Sleep and rest focus
- Works in English and French
About Katya
Katya Olateju is a counsellor who draws on a person-centred and practical style to help people find calmer, clearer ways forward. She uses empathetic listening and straightforward conversation to address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and challenges around sleep and parenting. Katya works in English and French and brings 16 years of experience in the UK to each session.
She focuses on tailoring sessions to the person in front of her, shaping talks and tasks to match what feels useful. That might mean practising mindful breathing, looking at values and choices, or gently tracing how early attachments affect current relationships. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded rather than full of jargon.
Katya has supported people through relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and life changes, career difficulties, and the ongoing effects of trauma and abuse. She also works with issues such as eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and the stresses of caregiving and blended family life. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Clients can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space where goals are discussed clearly. Katya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed ideas, emotionally-focused and mindfulness practices when these fit the client's goals. She explains options and helps choose what to try next.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the platform process. Payment uses a cancellable subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small, practical steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and getting better sleep by changing how someone responds to unhelpful thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and comfort; it can help with intimacy issues and recurring relationship conflict by tracing patterns and trying new ways of relating. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment practices, such as breathing or grounding exercises, that can reduce stress and improve sleep routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods together based on the person's goals, preferences and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time to fit the client's life and needs.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. The focus is on making sessions workable around everyday life and on using chosen approaches to address issues such as stress, sleep and relationship strain.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katya help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and parenting challenges, as well as relationship and career issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style is person-centred and practical, using clear conversation, mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas to set real goals and small steps.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience based in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Her listed credential is NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the platform process.