- Acceptance-based approaches
- Support for parenting
- Works in English and French
About Katya
Katya Olateju is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties and the challenges of parenthood. Katya aims to offer respectful and compassionate support that meets each person's needs.
She shapes conversations and care around what matters to the individual. That means practical steps for coping, clearer goals for work and motivation, and help with confidence and life transitions. Katya also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and codependency when these arise.
Her background includes a focus on both emotional connection and acceptance-based approaches. She draws on methods that encourage people to notice thoughts and feelings, and to build values-led action. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the person’s priorities guiding the plan.
Katya works in English and French and has experience helping people with adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, ageing issues, and body image. She takes a straightforward approach, listening first and then suggesting manageable strategies to try between meetings.
People who choose Katya can expect practical conversations, tailored goals, and steady support while they work through change. She emphasises respect, compassion and empowerment throughout the process.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on emotional connection and how early relationships shape present patterns, which can be useful for intimacy, codependency and relationship concerns. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the conversation, offering a supportive space where goals are set collaboratively and the person's own resources are trusted.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the work as understanding grows. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with practical goals agreed along the way.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from different locations, which is helpful for international clients who need to work across time zones. Registered and accredited professionals can adjust pacing and tasks so that online sessions remain focused and useful.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does Katya help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career concerns and parenting challenges, along with trauma, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style combines acceptance and mindfulness with emotionally-focused and client-centred conversations to help people notice feelings and decide on meaningful action.
How much experience does she have?
Katya has 16 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.