Modupe Awonuga , BACP

Modupe Awonuga is an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is also known as Bukky, a name some clients prefer. Trained across multiple modalities, she combines psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral elements to provide tailored support that meets each client's needs. Her formal qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Counselling plus additional diplomas in Therapeutic and Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and she has completed specialist training in trauma-informed practice and cultural sensitivity in counselling.

Modupe began her clinical experience on placement with NHS Talking Therapy, formerly IAPT, and she continues to volunteer with a mental health organization. In private practice she supports people facing relationship and parenting difficulties, challenges with motivation and self-esteem, depression, and the practical strains that can accompany mental and physical health diagnoses. She also advocates for clients by helping them access services and express their views and wishes to organizations when support is needed.

Known for a respectful, sensitive, and non-judgmental approach, she works collaboratively with people to create a space where they can be heard. She maintains professional development through supervision, personal therapy, workshops, and seminars, and holds memberships with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence present-day relationships and emotional responses. It helps people explore patterns around abandonment, closeness, and trust so they can work toward more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration. This approach supports self-exploration and personal growth, and it can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and finding clearer direction.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and behaviors. It helps uncover recurring themes in relationships and emotional life, which can free clients to make different choices in the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to access therapists from different locations, including internationally. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, ongoing support tailored to each client's life and circumstances.