Experience and professionalism distinguished Dr. Tolu in an environment where professional Counseling is non-existent and discussing Mental and Sexual Health issues is considered taboo. She singlehandedly took Mental Health Counseling and Psychotherapy from the backward traditional level to a more professional forefront, blending Counseling skills and ethical values. With hundreds of articles and publications to her credit, Dr. Tolu has worked with various Multinationals, Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations across Africa in various capacities. As a volunteer, Speaker, and Facilitator on Mental Health Issues.

Originally, A university of Port Harcourt Social scientist graduate, at a Master’s level, Dr. Tolu is an alumnus of The International Institute of Counseling United Kingdom. With years of research work, an Advanced Diploma, and extensive training in specialized fields of Mental Health Counseling like Grief and Bereavement, Crisis, Child & Adolescent, and Couples & Family Counseling, she is a United States certified human sexuality specialist. Dr. Tolu has an honorary doctorate degree in counseling from The Development Institute of Counseling United States.

She is currently the President of The Association for Counseling, Matchmaking & Psychotherapy of Nigeria ACMPN and a member of numerous International Counseling & Psychotherapy organizations. Dr. Tolu prides herself on being up to date with the most recent scientific literature surrounding Mental Health Counseling and Human Sexuality. She is currently rounding up her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Texilla American University as well as a Ph.D. in Sexology at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology Florida. Dr. Tolu has received numerous awards both in Nigeria and abroad and is currently The Executive Director of The Institute of Counseling in Nigeria.