Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode, widely known for her role as Toyo Baby, has been certified as a professional therapist and counsellor after completing formal training in therapy.
The actress disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram page, where she reflected on her long-standing passion for counselling and helping people navigate emotional struggles.
According to her, the decision to pursue therapy professionally was inspired by her desire to support individuals who appear fine on the outside but are battling internal pain and mental challenges.
“Another degree in the bag. Counselling people has always come naturally to me. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing people heal, grow, and experience real transformation. My desire to become a therapist was born from a deep longing to see people whole again. I have walked through painful and traumatic seasons, so I understand what pain looks like. I know what it means to smile while hurting, to carry heartache through sleepless nights, and to bear wounds so deep they touch every part of your life.
“Because of that, I knew I wanted more than personal experience or knowledge from books. I wanted the right training, wisdom, and tools to help people heal truly. For a long time, it stayed as a desire in my heart until I became certain it was the path God wanted for me,” she said.
Olayode expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of her training, admitting that the journey was demanding as she tried to balance it with her acting career and other responsibilities.
“Today, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to God because I can now officially call myself a professional therapist and counsellor. The journey was not easy. There were moments I almost gave up because of how demanding it was, trying to balance it with work and other responsibilities. But God carried me through,” she added.
She also appreciated her family and colleagues for their support throughout the process.
