A Therapist Who Understands the Nigerian Journey

Johnny Ukeme N. is a BSc Psychology graduate and certified professional counsellor with over 12 years of experience walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through some of life's most difficult seasons. He is the founder of Hisparadise Therapy, one of the most trusted therapy and coaching centres in Asaba and across Nigeria.

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Johnny Ukeme N., Founder of Hisparadise Therapy

Johnny founded Hisparadise Therapy because he saw what so many Nigerians carried silently — anxiety, grief, broken relationships, career exhaustion, the pressure of expectations that had no room for vulnerability. He built this space to change that. To be the place where speaking honestly about your inner life is not weakness, but the beginning of something better.

His work is rooted in deep cultural understanding. Johnny knows that therapy in Nigeria cannot be imported and applied without context — that family, faith, financial pressure, and societal expectation shape every story that walks through his door. He brings that understanding into every session, every conversation, and every relationship he builds with his clients.

How I Work

My Approach

No two clients are the same. My approach is flexible, human, and always centred on you — not a formula, not a script, but a genuine conversation about your real life.

Person-Centred

You are the expert on your own life. I don't arrive with answers — I arrive with questions that help you find yours. My role is to hold the space while you do the work.

Culturally Rooted

I understand the Nigerian context — family obligation, faith dynamics, societal expectations. I work within your cultural reality, not in spite of it.

Evidence-Based

Drawing on CBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused approaches, and motivational interviewing — proven frameworks, applied with care and flexibility.

Trauma-Informed

I understand that what looks like behaviour is often a response to pain. I approach every client with that understanding — with gentleness, safety, and no rush.

On faith and spirituality: I respect and honour the role that faith plays in many of my clients' lives. I don't impose a framework, but I am experienced in working with clients who want their spiritual life to be part of the conversation — and for whom faith is a genuine source of strength and meaning.

What I Help With

Areas of Specialisation

Whether you are in crisis or simply know that something needs to change, there is a space for you here.

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Training & Credentials

Qualifications & Professional Background

A foundation of formal training, continuous professional development, and over a decade of real-world clinical practice across individual, couple, and group settings.

BSc Psychology

Bachelor of Science — Psychology

Certified Professional Counsellor

Accredited counselling certification — individual, couples & group modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Trained in CBT and evidence-based therapeutic frameworks

Couples & Marriage Counselling Specialist

Advanced training in relationship therapy, pre-marital counselling, and conflict resolution

12 Years Clinical Practice

Founder & Lead Therapist, Hisparadise Therapy — Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

The Process

What to Expect When You Book

Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you reach out.

You reach out. Book a session through the platform or send us a message. There's no pressure, no commitment at this stage — just a first contact.
We confirm and prepare. You'll complete a short intake form so we understand what you're carrying before we meet. No lengthy questionnaires — just enough for your session to start well.
Your first session. A safe, unhurried conversation. No judgement, no agenda. We explore where you are, what you need, and what you want things to look like going forward.
We build your plan together. We agree on a pace and approach that fits your life. Regular sessions, clear goals, and consistent support toward real and lasting change.

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Who I Serve

Who I Work With

If you are a human being carrying something you don't know how to put down — you belong here. More specifically:

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