About the therapist
Dr Lola Olukotun, BSc MSc DClinPsy CPsychol - Founder and Clinical Director of The Leighton Clinic.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and I am a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have a BSc Hons in Psychology, an MSc in Foundations of Clinical Psychology, and a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I also have a PGCert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from UCL.
I have worked as a therapist for many years, and enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences and finding different ways of living. There are many reasons why people seek therapy and would like someone to talk to. I value hearing each person's story and helping them to find inner calm, clarity and understanding. The name of the therapy practice - The Leighton Clinic - was named after the street I grew up on as a child. My practice is based on the notion that early life experiences can shape later life beliefs including who we think we are, how much we are ‘worth’, what we deserve, and what we can and cannot do. These beliefs and narratives we hold can later affect relationships, self-confidence, and patterns of behaving. I work with clients to explore their life stories, consider helpful ways understanding of what happened, and learn skills and techniques to manage their problems better.
My therapeutic work is person-centred and sensitive to the various aspects that can influence people’s experiences - no person’s journey is the same as another and it is important to think about individual factors that shape our lives. I put compassion and empathy at the forefront of all that I do, and I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental and thoughtful space where the people I work with can explore a range of difficulties.
The decision to start therapy can be a difficult one. My clients have shared that I am friendly, warm and very easy to talk to. Get in touch, and I would be happy to think about how I can work with you, to enhance your life and support you to live the life that you want.
