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Dr. Kobe Akanmu, BACP, NCPS

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About Kobe

Dr. Kobe Akanmu offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. She helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger and career difficulties.

Her work also includes issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency and loneliness. She works in a warm, respectful way and keeps conversations straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Dr. Akanmu listens closely and adapts the pace to each person’s needs. Her approach blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused work.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods to uncover patterns and set short-term goals. This mix helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practise different ways of relating and make steady changes. Dr.

Akanmu has five years of clinical experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She sees people in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different schedules.

Every plan begins with a short assessment to agree priorities and goals. People can expect clear steps, space to talk about difficult feelings, and practical strategies to try between sessions. The emphasis is on collaboration and finding approaches that fit each person’s life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402417	October 2026
NCPS	NCS20-01916	December 2025

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kobe lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Kobe names

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How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist mirrors and reflects what is said, helping people feel heard and develop their own solutions; this is useful for low self-esteem, relationship hurts and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions use practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative process means adjustments are made if something is not helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can suit lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, and messaging or live chat allows shorter updates and flexible timing. These options give practical ways to keep therapy going around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Dr. Akanmu help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and low self-esteem. Relationship, family, parenting, grief, anger and career issues are also within her focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and straightforward, combining careful listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on immediate concerns and steps to try between meetings.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues. That experience informs a flexible approach to different problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom as stated in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.