Ngozi Annastesia Okeke (Not Accepting New Clients)

CBT & DBT Practitioner

Overview

Ngozi has over 9 years of experience in a purely clinical setting as well as international non-profits organizations where much of her work centers around supporting members of Key Population/und.... Ngozi has over 9 years of experience in a purely clinical setting as well as international non-profits organizations where much of her work centers around supporting members of Key Population/underserved populations, victims/survivors of rape, sexual and domestic violence, and clients experiencing different forms of psychiatric conditions, SUD etc. She obtained her Master’s degree in Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She is also licensed and registered with the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP), and a member of APA, NPA, EAPA Nigeria, and ISSUP (both Nigeria Chapter and International). Her speciality areas include anxiety, depression, existential concerns, grief and loss, issues related to diversity, multiculturalism, spirituality, trauma etc. She strongly believes that therapy should be based on the client’s needs and preferences and therefore aims to integrate a range of clinical approaches; particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy. She believes that healing and growth take place within the context of a safe relationship She is a Nigerian, was born in the middle belt, obtained her first degree in the south-eastern area and her second degree in the southwestern part of Nigeria. She has also acquired lots of training in diverse areas that have equipped her to meet up with world best practices as a Professional. More so, she has added a lot of professional values while working with highly experienced colleagues of diverse races, cultures, nationalities, etc.

  • 13+ Years of Experience

Expert in

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic disorder & Panic attacks
  • Dysthymia
  • Clinical Depression (MDD)
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Mood disorder due to comorbid health conditions
  • Substance-induced Mood disorder
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Anti Social Personality Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Narcissist Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • Paranoid Personality Disorder
  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Drug & prescription med Addiction
  • Sex & Porn Addiction
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gaming Addiction
  • PTSD (Abuse & Rape)
  • PTSD (Natural calamity, accidents)
  • Complex PTSD
  • Acute Stress Disorder
  • Erectile Dysfunction & Disorders
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • LQBTQ & Gender Identity
  • ADHD/ADD Assessment
  • ADHD/ADD Treatment
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Conduct Disorder, etc.
  • Schizophrenia & Psychosis
  • Loss & Grief Counselling
  • Trust, intimacy & infidelity
  • Infertility issues
  • Separation/Divorce
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Work-Stress Management
  • Productivity & Procrastination
  • Performance Enhancement & Mental Skills Training
  • Anger management
  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Positivity, spirituality & wellbeing
  • Work-life balance
  • Emotional/creativity block

Speaks

  • English
  • Igbo

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Education

- Masters in Psychology - (Clinical) (University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State. Nigeria)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria)

What you can expect from your first session:

I’m here to answer all your questions as much as I can, to go through this journey of recovery with you, to help and guide you until you overcome whatever condition you may find your self, until you realize that you can still become whatever you desire to achieve if only you believe and determined to survive and move on. Together we can!