Professor Olusakin Ayoka Mopelola
LECTURER
Specialisation: COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Research focus area includes: Peace Counselling, Mental health Counselling, Adolescent and family Counselling, Safeguarding Children and vulnerable adults,and Environmental biodiversity/Community Counselling
Personal Statement
I am a Professor of Counselling Psychology with over 40 years’ experience as a Counsellor/Educator. I was appointed a Professor in 2008. My passion is Peace counselling among children, youths, adults, students at all levels, staff as well as anyone in need of counselling. I love to facilitate and encourage inclusive education. I have successfully supervised over 300 undergraduate students, about 280 Masters students as well as 30 Ph.D. students apart from several that are currently under my supervision at all levels. I have mentored so many people and still a mentor to some others.
Education / Training
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ibadan | B.Ed. | Guidance & Counselling | 07/1982 |
| University of Ibadan | M.Ed. | Guidance & Counselling | 07/1987 |
| University of Ibadan | Ph.D. | Counselling Psychology | 08/1991 |
| Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Education | Certificate of completion | Crisis Leadership in Higher Education | 03/2012 |
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
1. Olusakin, A.M. (2003). Gender Differences in the Psycho-Social Adjustment of Nigerian Single Parents. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research (An International Journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) 3 (2) 159-167 (UK) Available online at taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/H83601468285645U.pdf.
2. Olusakin A. M (2005). The Therapeutic Effect of Peace Counselling among Nigerian Secondary School Teachers. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research (CPR) (An International Journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) 5 (4) 281-284 (UK).
3. Olusakin, A M. (2006). Peace in Niger Delta: Economic Development and the Politics of Overdependence on Oil. International Journal on World Peace (IJWP) 23 (2) 3-34 (USA).
4. Olusakin, A.M., Makinde, B.O & Kareem, A (2021) Emotional Education In A Changing World: Implications for Counselling. In S.A. Oladipo., A.O. Adeosun., T.E. Owoyemi.,E.B. Anyikwa., M.A. Ogunsemore Prof Aki& S.O. Adeniyi (Eds.) Education In A Rapidly Changing World. Lagos, University of Lagos Press 511-525
5. Olusakin, A.M., Ahimie, B & Kareem, A. (2022) Preference and Attitude To Online Learning Among University of Lagos Undergraduates at Post-Lockdown Resumption: Implications For Counselling. Journal of Positive Psychology,6(8) 10547-10552Â
Profile Links
Phone: +234 803 304 3979
Email: aolusakin@unilag.edu.ng
Ayoka Mopelola Olusakin ScholarGPS® ID: 40776650900952
Scientific Index ID 5798723
