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OWOSENI SULAMON KAYODE
Lagos,Lagos State
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Olabisi Onabanjo University
04.2024 - Current
- At Olabisi Onabanjo University, I teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, delivering core psychology courses with clarity and practical relevance. I simplify complex concepts into digestible, well-structured components to enhance students' understanding, engagement, and application of knowledge in real-life and professional contexts.
Prime Psychological Services and Consulting
- At Prime Psychological Services and Consulting, I delivered comprehensive psychological assessment and intervention across the lifespan in community and clinic-based settings, working with individuals presenting with autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties, and a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural disorders. I provided formulation-driven, evidence-based interventions in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted psychological assessments using standardized psychometric tools such as the MMPI-2, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV), Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales-II, and Draw-a-Person Test to evaluate cognitive functioning, adaptive skills, personality traits, and behavioural patterns.
- Provided clinical assessment, formulation, and management for individuals presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental challenges, ensuring individualized, evidence-based care plans.
- Delivered psychological interventions for adults and older adults with mood disorders, psychosis, dementia-related stress, personality disorders, and complex trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Family Therapy approaches.
- Supported adult inpatients and outpatients with severe and enduring mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and personality-related difficulties, promoting recovery, emotional regulation, and social reintegration.
- Undertook risk assessment and management, particularly in cases involving suicidal ideation, self-harm, or aggressive behavior, following safeguarding and clinical governance protocols.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
- Worked extensively within community mental health and outreach programs, delivering psychoeducation, mental health promotion, and caregiver training for families supporting individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics, data protection, and confidentiality policies, while contributing to service audits and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Wellness Coach (Part-time)
ManctraCare
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based workplace mental health support through an Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential psychological assessment and intervention for employees experiencing work-related stress and trauma.
- Conducted high-quality one-to-one psychological assessments to identify a range of psychological difficulties arising from occupational demands and daily work stressors.
- Provided talk therapy interventions tailored to individual needs, addressing issues such as workplace stress, emotional distress, anxiety, burnout, and trauma-related concerns.
- Applied psychological treatment approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques, psychoeducation, and other therapeutic modalities based on case severity and client presentation.
- Supported employees in developing adaptive coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and improved psychological well-being to enhance workplace functioning.
Livewell with Faks Therapy
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Handling behavioral challenges among clients.
- Assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders.
- Treatment and management of substance use disorders and associated behavioral disorders using techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivation enhancing therapy etc.
- Recruitment processing.
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos
05.2025 - 08.2025
- As part of my professional development, I completed a rigorous five-month clinical training at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, where I worked extensively with children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and communication difficulties.
- My role involved participation in multidisciplinary assessments using standardized developmental, cognitive, adaptive functioning, and behavioral screening tools, as well as contributing to formulation-driven interventions such as behavioral modification programmed, parent training, psychoeducation, social-skills development, and structured therapeutic activities.
- I worked closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and occupational therapists to support comprehensive, child-centered care in line with international best practices.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology (Clinical)
Adekunle Ajasin University
01.2024
M.Sc. - Psychology (Clinical) (PhD grade)
Adekunle Ajasin University
01.2019
B.Sc. - Psychology (2nd class upper)
Adekunle Ajesin University
01.2012
Skills
- Psychological and psychosocial assessments
- Use of standardized psychometric tools
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Problem-Solving Therapy
- Meaning-Centered Therapy
- Management of patients with substance use disorder
- Counseling
- MS Office Suite
- SPSS
Interests
Professional Memberships
- HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, PYL 046035
- NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, 0359
Publications
- Psychological Wellbeing in Student Populations in South-West Nigeria: Implications for Family Support Relationships and Religious Orientation, Dennis U.D., Ibini O.D., Egboluche O., Owoseni S. K., 2024, Journal of Behavioural Science & Psychology, 7, 1, 180081
- Collaborative Shift-Scheduling and Perceived Procedural Justice as Predictors of Clinical Decision-Making in Managed Care Practice among Selected Samples of Health Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria, Dennis U.D., Ugwu C.C., Owoseni S. K., 2023, Journal of Psychology & Behavioural Research, 5, 1
- Core Self-Evaluations as Predicates of Clinical Decision Making in Selected Team of Perioperative Nurses in Ondo State, Nigeria, Dennis U.D., Owoseni S. K., 2022, Medp Psychiatry Behav Sci, 1, 1, mppbs-202210001
- Psychological Distress among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: The implication of Self-esteem and Thought Patterns, Owoseni S.K., Olowodunoye S.A, 2021, Global Scientific Journals, 9, 6, 493-507
- Emotional Response and Social Influence as Correlates of Perceived Empathy among Baccalaureate Nursing and Midwifery Students in Ondo State, Dennis U.D., Ibini O.D., Owoseni S.K., 2021, American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 7, 1, 1-8
- Prevalence, Patterns and Cognitive barriers to HIV Disclosure Intention among treatment-seeking people living with HIV, Olaseni A. O., Agberotimi S.F, Oguntayo R., Owoseni S. K., 2020, Canadian Social Science, 16, 6, 14-20
- Social Support and Gender Differences as Correlates of Self Esteem: Implications for Improving Health among Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Dennis U.D., Owoseni S. K., Job D. E., 2020, Sumerianz Journal of Social Science, 3, 12, 171-176
- Okeagi: A Historical Account, Owoseni S. K., Published, A compiled historical account of the ancient Okeagi town in Mopa-Muro Local Government, Kogi State.
- Parenting Style, Peer Relation and Self, Esteem as Predictors of Delinquency in Juveniles, Owoseni S. K., Unpublished
Training
- Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, 2010-09-01, 2011-11-01
- Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, 2015-11-01, 2016-07-01
- Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, 2025-05-01, 2025-08-01
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, 2021-07-01, 2021-12-01
Affiliations
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
Timeline
Wellness Coach (Part-time)
ManctraCare
07.2025 - Current
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos
05.2025 - 08.2025
Lecturer
Olabisi Onabanjo University
04.2024 - Current
Livewell with Faks Therapy
07.2014 - 12.2017
Prime Psychological Services and Consulting
Ph.D. - Psychology (Clinical)
Adekunle Ajasin University
M.Sc. - Psychology (Clinical) (PhD grade)
Adekunle Ajasin University
B.Sc. - Psychology (2nd class upper)
Adekunle Ajesin University