A Sanctuary for Healing in Lagos
Sena Psychotherapy is a psychologically grounded sanctuary for deep emotional work, clarity, and healing, located in Lekki, Lagos, and serving clients both locally and beyond.
We were founded on a simple but enduring belief: that meaningful healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, carefully understood, and thoughtfully supported. At Sena, therapy is not hurried, performative, or surface-level. It is intentional, reflective, and rooted in psychological depth.
Our practice operates primarily online, allowing us to meet clients where life actually unfolds. This approach supports privacy, accessibility, and continuity of care while preserving the presence and attunement essential to effective psychotherapy. When clinically appropriate, we also integrate select in-person sessions and guided field-based experiences, designed to support grounding, emotional regulation, and reconnection with one’s internal and external environment.
Our core team consists of a Psychotherapist, a Professional Counsellor, and a Client Care & Practice Experience Lead. Together, they ensure that clinical integrity, ethical practice, and client experience are held with equal care throughout every stage of the therapeutic journey.
When the needs of our clients call for additional or specialized expertise, we collaborate with a carefully selected network of external Psychotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, and Counselling Psychologists. Each professional brings a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, alongside a nuanced understanding of trauma, emotional regulation, relational dynamics, and psychological development. This collaborative model allows us to remain intimate and intentional while expanding care thoughtfully and responsibly.
At Sena Psychotherapy, we do not offer quick fixes. We offer space: to slow down, to make meaning, to rebuild trust with the self, and to cultivate healthier ways of relating to others and to life. Whether working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, our focus remains the same: psychologically sound care that honours complexity, respects emotional truth, and supports lasting change.
Empathy
At the core of everything we do.
Excellence
Continuous professional development.
Our Philosophy
At Sena Psychotherapy, we believe that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about understanding what has been shaped, protected, and learned over time.
Human behaviour does not emerge in isolation. It is formed within relationships, environments, histories, and nervous systems. Our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that emotional patterns; whether adaptive or limiting, once served a purpose. Therapy, therefore, is not an act of judgment or correction, but one of curiosity, compassion, and careful inquiry.
We approach psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The therapist is not an authority who instructs, nor a passive observer, but a skilled companion who helps make sense of internal experiences that may feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to articulate. Insight is valued, but it is never rushed. Change is encouraged, but never forced.
Our work is grounded in evidence-based psychological practice, informed by contemporary research in trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics. At the same time, we recognise that effective therapy must remain flexible and human; responsive to the individual rather than confined to rigid techniques.
We value slowness, presence, and psychological safety. Many struggles persist not because people are resistant to change, but because they have never had adequate space to pause, reflect, and feel without pressure. Sena Psychotherapy exists to offer that space.
Above all, we believe that therapy should respect complexity. There are no universal timelines for healing, no single narratives that fit all lives, and no shortcuts to emotional integration. Our role is to walk alongside our clients as they develop deeper self-awareness, healthier relational patterns, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
At Sena Psychotherapy, we honour the depth of the human experience, and we work with it, not against it.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We approach every client with an open heart and non-judgmental mind, creating a safe space for vulnerability.
Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical standards of the NPA and ACMPN, ensuring your trust is never compromised.
Growth
We believe in the capacity for change and are dedicated to facilitating your personal development journey.
Our Practitioners
Meet the dedicated team of experts here to support your journey.
Jecinta Powell
Founder / Psychotherapist
Jecinta is a licensed psychotherapist, philosopher, and founder of Sena Psychotherapy. She integrates evidence-based psychotherapy, neuroscience, and somatic healing to support emotional regulation and long-term resilience.
"This is therapy for those ready to slow down, go deeper, and experience meaningful transformation."
Grace Opara
Client Care & Practice Experience Lead
Grace ensures every client interaction is handled with warmth and discretion. She supports inquiries and guides clients through the onboarding process with clarity and care.
Gbemigoke Akintayo
Professional Counselor
Gbemigoke offers thoughtful, client-centered support to individuals navigating emotional challenges. Her work is grounded in compassion, ethical practice, and psychological insight.
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