Hello!
Why I Became a Counsellor
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years supporting young people, adults and families through a wide range of difficulties and life circumstances. Much of this work involved listening to what was happening in people’s lives, understanding the challenges they faced, finding practical solutions together, and connecting them with the right professionals, services and sources of support.
I found this work deeply meaningful. I saw how the right support, practical changes and connections with others could make people’s lives easier and create new possibilities.
Over time, however, I noticed that even when circumstances improved and people received practical support, some continued to feel very low, overwhelmed or disconnected. The external situation had changed, but something within them was still hurting.
I began asking myself: what helps us feel happier and more fulfilled? What happens within us that can make happiness feel out of reach, even when our external circumstances improve?
At the time, psychological support was not always accessible to the people I worked with. My curiosity about their inner world grew, and I decided to pursue professional training and a career in counselling. Through my studies, I developed my knowledge and therapeutic skills alongside the experience I had already gained supporting people through complex life circumstances.
Today, I bring both perspectives into my therapeutic work. I understand that the difficulties we experience can be influenced by our circumstances, relationships, culture and environment, while also recognising the importance of our inner world and the meaning we give to our experiences.
The Importance of Feeling With, Not Just Being Helped
I believe that sometimes we need more than solutions. We need someone who can stay alongside us, listen deeply and help us feel seen, heard and understood.
This is why I place such importance on the therapeutic relationship. When we can safely experience difficult emotions without judgement or the pressure to quickly fix them, we can begin to feel less alone and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves.
For me, meaningful change begins with connection.
Not sure if counselling is right for you?
You are welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation. This is an opportunity to talk about what you are looking for and see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
Simply email me with a few days and times that would work best for you:
Litea Dakunimata (she/her) MBACP
LkD Counselling 