TFSRA Faculty
Our Faculty
Meet the experts shaping the future of sexuality education at The Thriving Family Sexuality Training and Research Academy. Our faculty includes highly trained, experienced professionals who teach extensively and actively practice across sexuality, intimacy, ethics, mental health, sexual health, and relational wellbeing.
Learn from leaders who are deeply committed to advancing the field of Sexuality, and empowering the next generation of practitioners.
Olawunmi Esan
Psychologist and Sex therapist
Olawunmi Esan, a seasoned Psychologist and Sex therapist, serves as the lead trainer at TFSRA. Possessing a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, an Advanced Diploma in Counseling, and certifications in Psychosexual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Engineering, she has cultivated her expertise over 16years of dedicated study in Psychology and Sexuality. With over a decade-long professional practice and years of lecturing at esteemed institutions such as the Institute of Family Engineering and Development, and ADI College of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Olawunmi brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of Sexuality. A founding member of the African Network of Professional Counselors and the Counseling Association of Nigeria, she has made significant contributions to the field.
Segun Matthew
CBT & Mental Health Therapist
Segun Matthew specializes in positive Mental Health Promotion, Addiction Recovery, and Behavioral Therapy. With a background as a Mental Health Nurse under the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and over a decade of practice as a Psychotherapist, he holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and is trained as both a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and an Addiction Recovery Therapist. Currently serving as a lecturer and Director of Studies at ADI College of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Nigeria, Segun's expertise contributes significantly to the realm of mental health and therapy.
Temitayo Owosina
Adolescent & Teen Sexuality Therapist
Tayo Owosina, holds a Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in Guidance. She specializes in mental health, teen and adloescent sexuality, emotional wellness, behavior modification, and trauma recovery. She serves as the Lead Psychotherapist and trainer at Mindful Edge Counseling & Psychotherapy. As the Founder of YALES Initiative, an NGO dedicated to promoting quality education among young people in marginalized communities in Nigeria., Tayo currently holds the position of Vice President of the African Network of Professional Counsellors (ANEPCO) and serves as the Sectorial Head of Child and Adolescent Counseling at CASSON Lagos, Nigeria.
Matthew Femi-Adedoyin
Sex and Addiction Recovery Therapist
Matthew ‘Femi-Adedoyin is an Educator, Certified Family Life Coach, Addiction Recovery Therapist, Sexuality Educator, and Developmental Psychologist with a calling to help people rise, rebuild, and rediscover themselves.
He is a dynamic and prolific teacher, known for weaving wisdom with wit, depth with
simplicity. A Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a certified
trainer in Neurocognitive Consonance, Matthew is a mind architect whose work transforms
chaos into clarity—whether in homes, hearts, or organizations.
Yeside Olayinka-Agbola
Sexual & Reproductive Health Specialist
Yeside Olayinka-Agbola is a distinguished public health leader and strategist with over a decade of expertise in health systems transformation across the U.S. and Nigeria. A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Professional Life Coach, Yeside specializes in the intersection of behavioral science, clinical strategy, and community-level advocacy.
Her extensive professional background includes pivotal roles with the Florida Department of Health and the Lagos State Government, most recently serving as a Principal Projects Manager for the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). As a faculty member, she brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to the training of sexuality professionals, drawing from her experience as a specialized sex therapist and her landmark work as Nigeria’s first Intimacy Coordinator for TV and film.
Sam Obafemi
Business Strategist & Executive Leadership Coach
Sam Obafemi is a multi-disciplinary Business Strategist, Executive Leadership Coach, and Behavioural Intelligence Expert with over two decades of experience spanning Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, ICT, and Social Enterprise Development.
Popularly called “The Octopus”, he is the Founder and CEO of Cerca Africa, a Pan-African enterprise dedicated to building community-led business systems and regenerative economies that empower youth, strengthen MSMEs, and promote sustainability.
Sam's vision is to establish 10,000 business communities across Africa driven by regenerative leadership, enterprise systems, and emotional intelligence — building a future where wealth and wellness coexist sustainably.
Jessica Sampson
Clinical Sexologist
Jessica Sampson, An award-winning licensed clinical Sexologist, Mastersexpert and Family Life Practitioner, the founder of The Intimacy Masters.
A family oriented company focused on all levels of intimacy in the family life experience.
She is a sexual assault referral practitioner, Jessica empowers wives and has trained over 20,000 married women for happier marriages and 5,000 men.
She educates children and teenagers on sexual awareness and authored books like "Woman, Sex Was Made For You Too" , OUTERCOURSE. and "How To Sex Educate Your Child."
To her credit, she organized the first sex conference in Africa with over 12 sexologists and over 4 thousands both online and onsite where healthy grounds on conversations relating to the subject matter.
Aameenah Yunus-Ali
Trauma Expert & Master NLP Practitioner
Aameenah Oluwatosin Yunus-Ali is a highly regarded Family Therapist, Performance Consultant, Results Coach, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), with a profound commitment to healing, transformation, and human flourishing. She specializes in guiding individuals and families through the intricate journey of uncovering and resolving unresolved childhood traumas and psychological blockages that disrupt emotional well-being and connected living.
As a Master Practitioner of Family Systems Engineering through the Institute of Family Engineering and Development (IFED Academy), and a certified Family Mediator trained at the International Mediation Campus in Germany.
Juwon Odutayo
Marriage & Family Wellness Consultant
Juwon Odutayo is a Family Wellness Consultant, relationship systems designer, and the founder of iNurture,
with over fifteen (15) years of experience in supporting families through counseling, education, and intervention. He is known for his pioneering work in developing structured, phase-based frameworks and practical therapeutic tools that move relationships from confusion to clarity, and from survival to intentional flourishing.
Juwon is the creator of multiple signature frameworks used by counselors, coaches, and couples, equipping
them with the language, structure, and systems needed to navigate emotional disconnection, conflict
patterns, identity shifts, and long-term relationship growth.
Barrister IfeOluwa Owolabi
Barrister and Solicitor
Ifeoluwa Owolabi is a legal practitioner specializing in regulatory compliance, and corporate administration.
She brings practical insight into the ethical challenges professionals face in navigating law, governance, and stakeholder interests.
Passionate about integrity and accountability, she is committed to promoting ethical standards and responsible professional practice