Funmilola Sonubi, accredited psychotherapist and founder of Help Ariseth
30+ yearsin NHS science before becoming a psychotherapist
About Help Ariseth

Meet Funmilola Sonubi, the accredited psychotherapist behind Help Ariseth

Funmilola Sonubi is an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor who helps people who look fine on the outside but feel tired, unseen or unsettled within. Her work is calm, unhurried and rooted in one belief: with the right support, healing and inner peace are possible.

  • BACP Registered Accredited
  • Member of ACC
  • Former NHS biomedical scientist
  • Author
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Why Help Ariseth exists

So that no one has to carry it alone

Many of the people Funmilola sees are functioning, but not at peace. They hold things together at work, at home and at church, and quietly wonder why they still feel empty.

Help Ariseth was created to be a safe, confidential place for exactly those people. A place where you can slow down, be honest about what you are carrying, and be met with understanding instead of judgement.

The aim is not to fix you. It is to help you understand what is happening inside, so that you can move forward with more clarity, steadiness and peace.

  • Emotional healing from stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and grief
  • Personal growth, self-awareness and a clearer sense of who you are
  • Healthier relationships for couples and families
  • Room for faith and meaning, only if you want it
Her story

From the laboratory to the counselling room

A long career in science taught Funmilola to look for root causes. Counselling gave her a way to do that with people.

  1. More than 30 years

    A biomedical scientist in the NHS

    Funmilola worked in NHS laboratories, specialising in histopathology and neuropathology. It was careful, detailed work that showed her how closely the body, the mind and life experience are connected.

  2. A new direction

    Retraining as a counsellor

    She trained in counselling and psychotherapy, bringing her scientific curiosity into a very different kind of care: listening closely to what lies beneath what people feel.

  3. Accredited practice

    An accredited psychotherapist

    Today she is a BACP Registered Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, and a member of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC). She works within both ethical frameworks, with regular supervision.

  4. Help Ariseth

    Founder, author and creator of the 3 Pathways

    She founded Help Ariseth, wrote The 3 Must-Do's in Life, and developed the 3 Pathways to Inner Peace, the framework behind her courses and programmes.

How she works

Counselling shaped around you, not a script

Every person arrives with a different story. Sessions move at your pace, and you stay in charge of what you share.

An integrative approach

Funmilola draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, choosing what fits you rather than one fixed method.

Faith, only if you want it

If you would like your Christian faith to be part of counselling, she can include it. If you hold another faith or none, you are equally welcome, and that is fully respected.

Online, wherever you are

Sessions take place on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the UK. In-person sessions in Rainham are available by arrangement.

Her framework

The 3 Pathways to Inner Peace

Funmilola's work looks at three relationships that shape how peaceful you feel: with yourself, with others, and with what gives your life meaning.

Pathway one

Intrapersonal

Your relationship with yourself. Understanding your emotions, noticing your triggers and learning to steady yourself.

Pathway two

Interpersonal

Your relationships with others. Building emotional and relational awareness, healthier boundaries and deeper connection.

Pathway three

Transpersonal

Your relationship with meaning, values and faith. Living in a way that feels true to who you are.

You can explore the pathways in counselling, or at your own pace through the Inner Peace Academy.

What you can expect

The values behind every session

  • 1
    ConfidentialityA private space where what you share is protected.
  • 2
    EmpathyBeing met with genuine understanding and care.
  • 3
    IntegrityHonest, ethical practice within professional standards.
  • 4
    RespectYour culture, beliefs and experience are valued.
  • 5
    EmpowermentYou stay in charge of your own healing journey.

Questions people often ask

What are Funmilola's qualifications?

Funmilola Sonubi is a BACP Registered Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and a member of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC). Before counselling, she spent more than 30 years as a biomedical scientist in the NHS.

Do I need to be a Christian to work with her?

No. People of any faith or none are welcome. Christian perspectives are included only if you ask for them.

Are sessions online or in person?

Sessions take place online on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the UK. In-person sessions in Rainham are available by arrangement.

Is what I share confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality is central to Funmilola's work and follows BACP standards. There are a few legal and safety exceptions, such as a serious risk of harm, which she will explain at the start.

How do I get started?

Book a free 15-minute call. It is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation to talk about what is going on and see whether working together feels right.

Do you offer reduced fees?

Reduced fees may be available for students and people facing financial difficulty. You can ask about this on your free call.

You do not have to carry it alone

If something here resonates, a short, free conversation is a gentle place to begin. You can take the next step when you are ready.

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