- Client-Centred
- Cognitive Behavioural
- Emotion-Focused
About Chibuike
Chibuike Ikechukwu is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, communication and the emotional effects of separation.
He trained in counselling and theology, holding a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL) and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London. His background includes a PhD in Theology and roles that involved supporting people affected by immigration issues. That clinical experience has shaped a practical way of working with people under strain.
Sessions centre on listening and helping people clarify what matters next. He uses client-centred methods to follow the person's priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
Emotion-focused techniques are used when exploring relationship patterns and attachment concerns, and mindfulness approaches can help with overwhelming feelings or stress. Chibuike describes his overall method as integrative, bringing together different approaches to meet present needs.
He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and has worked with people from a range of backgrounds, including refugees and migrants. Practical matters such as fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own concerns and priorities. The counsellor listens actively and reflects back what matters most, helping the person decide next steps. This approach suits people who want a conversational space to name and work through what feels stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. That method can be useful for stress, low self-esteem and coping during life changes.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether client-centred listening, CBT strategies or emotion-focused work is most useful. Plans can change as needs and goals become clearer during sessions.
Confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others choose longer sessions for deeper conversations. Discussing format and timing is a normal part of the first meeting, and the therapist will help match practical arrangements to the person's needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also addresses topics like abandonment, attachment, body image and immigration issues.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses an integrative method that starts with listening to what matters to the person. Techniques from client-centred work, CBT and EFT are then used to identify patterns and try practical ways forward.
How long has he practised?
He has 11 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm practical arrangements when booking a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.