Modupe Awonuga, BACP

Modupe Awonuga, who also goes by Bukky, is an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a BACP registrant she follows the association's ethical framework and professional standards, and draws on a range of therapeutic models to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Her formal training began with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and has continued with additional diplomas in Therapeutic and Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She has also completed specialist trauma-informed training and coursework in cultural sensitivity, which inform her work with people experiencing complex life challenges.

Modupe has worked on placement with NHS Talking Therapies - formerly IAPT - and continues to volunteer with a mental health organisation, bringing experience gained in both statutory and voluntary settings into her private practice. She offers practical and emotional support for people facing relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem and body image concerns, depression, motivation and issues related to coping with life changes or health diagnoses.

Alongside clinical work, Modupe advocates for clients who need help accessing services or expressing their views and wishes to organisations. She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude, working collaboratively to create a space where people can be themselves. She maintains professional development through supervision, personal therapy, workshops and seminars and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Modupe draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviour; this approach can be helpful for people wrestling with recurring relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, or long-standing emotional patterns. Client-centered therapy is central to her practice and focuses on offering empathy, unconditional positive regard and active listening so clients can find their own solutions and build self-understanding; it suits those seeking a supportive environment to improve self-esteem and make life changes. Trauma-focused therapy informs her work with people who have experienced traumatic events, offering structured strategies to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Modupe works with clients to identify goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with each person’s needs.

Online therapy with Modupe is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and continue work between sessions with messages or chat when needed.