Kadiatu Banful

Kadiatu Banful is a counsellor who focuses on helping women and other clients manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy concerns. She speaks English and Twi and works with people dealing with grief, parenting pressures, life-purpose questions and challenges around communication and commitment. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable.

Kadiatu uses a mix of practical talking and reflective work. She places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions and treats each person as the expert in their own life. That means listening first, then helping clients notice patterns and try small changes that can fit into everyday life.

She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help identify unhelpful thinking and behaviours. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and focus for people who feel overwhelmed. Kadiatu also uses psychodynamic and client-centred ways of thinking to look at past patterns that influence current relationships and choices.

Her background includes around 10 years working in UK settings with clients facing issues such as addiction, family of origin problems, fertility and cancer-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, isolation and multicultural stresses. The experience is practical and conversational rather than purely clinical.

Beginning work with her normally involves a short introductory process to match needs and plan sessions. Sessions are planned around what a person hopes to achieve, with attention to small, achievable steps and clearer communication at home and work.

Practical therapy approaches and online sessions

Kadiatu uses client-centred work that focuses on listening and following the person’s agenda. This means sessions start by exploring what matters most to the client and then building goals from there. Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to spot recurring thoughts and behaviours and to practise small changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people manage overwhelming emotions and improve focus and wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as new priorities emerge or as small experiments show what helps.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change or when someone is living abroad, but confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Sessions aim to be workable for everyday life and to support steady progress without disrupting other responsibilities.