Meet your counsellor
Gabriel Ajibade
Pastor, certified counsellor, Mental Health Therapist, marriage and family life counsellor, mentor, and counselling educator.
years of counselling
and ministry experience
Professional profile
Gabriel Ajibade is a pastor, certified counsellor, Mental Health Therapist, marriage and family life counsellor, mentor, and counselling educator. He brings together pastoral wisdom, professional counselling training, and years of practical experience in supporting individuals, couples, families, leaders, and faith communities.
He holds a Master’s degree in Theology with specialization in Leadership, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counselling, and an Advanced Diploma in Marriage Counselling, and has received professional training in family counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychotherapy, marriage counselling, mentoring, and pastoral care. He is also actively involved in counselling education and supervision, helping to train and guide emerging counsellors in ethical and competent practice.
His professional memberships include the Counselling Association of Nigeria and the Africa Network of Professional Counsellors. He has also served in leadership, academic, supervisory, and mentoring capacities within counselling, ministry, and training institutions.
“My approach is warm, ethical, practical, and integrative, drawing from sound counselling principles while respectfully incorporating Christian values where clients desire a faith-based process.”
Education & credentials
- Master’s degree in Theology with specialization in Leadership
- Master’s degree in Mental Health Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Marriage Counselling
- Professional training in family counselling
- Professional training in cognitive behavioural therapy
- Professional training in psychotherapy
- Professional training in mentoring and pastoral care
Professional memberships
- Counselling Association of Nigeria
- Africa Network of Professional Counsellors
Areas of competence
- Marriage and family counselling
- Premarital counselling
- Relationship counselling
- Emotional wellness
- Faith-based counselling
- Mental health support
- Pastoral counselling
- Mentoring
- Personal development
- Trauma-sensitive support
- Parenting guidance
- Leadership development
Sessions run for 60 minutes, online via Google Meet or in person at the Ikeja office, whichever lets you speak most freely.
Ready to begin your journey?
Gabriel is here to support you with warmth, professionalism, and respect for your values and beliefs.