Healing Begins With Being Heard
HETREDEL Counseling and Psychotherapy Services provides professional, evidence-based mental health care — for individuals, couples, families, and organisations across Nigeria.
A Counseling Practice Built on Trust, Evidence & Compassion
Our Mission
To provide accessible, professional counseling and psychotherapy services that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build healthier communities — with a special commitment to underserved populations across Nigeria.
Our Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in mental health and psychotherapy in West Africa — where every person who walks through our doors finds dignity, hope, and lasting healing.
Our Approach
We integrate internationally recognised therapeutic models with deep cultural sensitivity — understanding the unique Nigerian context in which our clients live, work, and heal.
Our Core Services
From individual therapy to organisational wellness, HETREDEL offers a full spectrum of professional mental health services.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and personal growth — in a confidential, non-judgmental space.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based support for communication, conflict resolution, pre-marital guidance, and relationship restoration.
Family Therapy
Healing family systems through structured sessions that address dynamics, boundaries, trauma, and parent-child relationships.
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Your Healing Journey Begins Here
Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply seeking to understand yourself better, a qualified, caring therapist at HETREDEL is ready to walk with you.
Schedule a ConsultationAbout HETREDEL
HETREDEL Counseling and Psychotherapy Services Limited is a professional mental health organisation based in Ibadan, Nigeria. Founded by Olumayowa-Adebola O. Obaro — a seasoned Public Health Practitioner, Substance Use Prevention Practitioner, and Counseling Professional — HETREDEL was established with a clear mandate: to make quality mental health care accessible, professional, and culturally responsive.
The name HETREDEL reflects the organisation's core conviction that healing is not a privilege but a human right. We exist to serve individuals, families, and communities — particularly those who have been underserved by existing mental health systems in Nigeria.
Our team comprises professors, clinical psychologists, pastoral counsellors, and certified therapists — all united by a shared commitment to evidence-based practice and the dignity of every client.
We are registered members of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) and operate in alignment with international standards of psychotherapy practice.
Dignity & Respect
Every client is received with unconditional positive regard, regardless of background, status, or presenting issue.
Evidence-Based Practice
Our therapeutic approaches are grounded in internationally recognised frameworks including CBT, DBT, SFT, and ACT.
Cultural Sensitivity
We understand the Nigerian context — its family structures, spiritual dimensions, and community dynamics — and integrate this into our work.
Confidentiality
All sessions and client information are held in the strictest professional confidence.
Community Commitment
We actively pursue outreach programmes for underserved communities, schools, faith communities, and organisations.
"Empowering lives, strengthening families, and building healthier communities through counseling, prevention, and public health practice."
To be a leading centre of excellence in mental health and psychotherapy in West Africa.
Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) · International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) · Positive Psychology Association of Nigeria
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of professional counseling and psychotherapy services, tailored to individuals, couples, families, and organisations.
Individual Therapy
Personalised one-on-one sessions to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, addiction recovery, and personal development — in a safe, confidential space.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based sessions for communication challenges, conflict, infidelity, pre-marital counseling, and rebuilding trust and intimacy in relationships.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions that help families navigate dysfunction, trauma, generational patterns, parent-child conflict, and healthy boundary-setting.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A structured, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours affecting their mental health.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Exploring unconscious processes and past experiences to understand how they shape present-day emotions, relationships, and behaviours.
Substance Use Prevention
Professional counseling and education for individuals, families, and communities on prevention, early intervention, and recovery from substance use.
Organisational Wellness
Mental health training, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), stress management workshops, and psychological safety consulting for workplaces.
School & Youth Counseling
Guidance counseling, mental health awareness, and therapeutic support for students, adolescents, and young adults in educational settings.
Community Outreach
Mental health education, awareness campaigns, and preventive programmes designed for underserved communities, faith organisations, and NGOs.
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Our therapists are available for in-person and virtual sessions. Reach out to schedule a consultation.
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What Our Clients Say
Stories of healing, growth, and restored hope — shared by those who have walked this journey with us.
"Before coming to HETREDEL, I had carried anxiety for years without ever naming it. Within a few sessions I began to understand myself in ways I never had. I now have tools I use every single day."
"My husband and I came to HETREDEL at a very difficult point in our marriage. The counselor helped us to actually hear each other for the first time in years. We are in a completely different place now."
"The family therapy sessions brought us back together after a very painful season. The therapist was patient, professional, and truly understood our family dynamics. I recommend HETREDEL to everyone."
"The workplace wellness training HETREDEL delivered for our team was practical, eye-opening, and well-received. Our staff are now more aware of mental health and more willing to seek support."
"I was sceptical about therapy at first — I thought it was not for people like me. But HETREDEL made me feel safe and understood from day one. It has been life-changing."
"The pre-marital counseling we received helped us enter our marriage with clarity, open communication, and realistic expectations. HETREDEL gave us a strong foundation."
Mental Health Blog
Practical guidance, professional insights, and real conversations about mental health in Nigeria and beyond.
Breaking the Stigma: Why Nigerians Must Talk About Mental Health
Mental health challenges affect 1 in 4 Nigerians, yet stigma remains one of the greatest barriers to seeking help. We explore what it takes to start the conversation in our communities.
The Parent-Child Relationship: Building Emotional Safety at Home
How parents communicate with their children shapes a child's emotional development for life. Here is what research — and practice — says about creating safe family environments.
The Burden of Silence: Addressing Men's Mental Health in Nigeria
Nigerian men are disproportionately affected by undiagnosed depression and anxiety. We look at cultural factors, warning signs, and why seeking help is a sign of strength.
Five Communication Patterns That Silently Damage Marriages
Research by John Gottman identifies predictable patterns that erode relationships over time. Learn how to recognise and change them before they become irreversible.
What CBT Actually Is — and Why It Works
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one of the most evidence-based therapies in the world. We break down what it is, what it treats, and what to expect in a session.
Recognising Signs of Mental Distress in Nigerian Secondary School Students
Teachers and parents often miss the early signs of mental health challenges in adolescents. This guide helps you spot them — and know when to refer for professional support.
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Location
REDEMPTION FAMILY CHURCH, OPPOSITE NEPAL ENERGIES (FUELING STATION) WAEC-APETE ROAD, IJOKODO, IBADAN.
Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Monday: 10:00am – 2:00pm