Ijeabalum Asike , BACP

She is a UK-credentialed therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions, relationship struggles, and emotional distress. She holds a degree in Psychology and two master of science degrees - an MSc in Applied Psychology and an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology - postgraduate qualifications that combine psychological theory with practical therapeutic skills. Her training and experience inform a tailored approach to each person she works with, adapting conversations and treatment plans to suit individual needs and goals.

Over the course of her practice she has worked with stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar experiences, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She approaches every person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients feel supported as they pursue change. She emphasizes empowerment and practical coping strategies while attending to emotional experience, helping people take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

She offers therapy in English and Igbo and brings a calm, attentive presence to sessions, working to understand each personâs unique situation before agreeing on a plan that fits their preferences and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

She draws on client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based techniques to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy centers the personâs own experience and goals - the therapist listens closely, reflects understanding, and helps clients build on their strengths to address stress, self-esteem, and life changes. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people understand and reshape patterns in close relationships by exploring emotional responses and attachment needs, which can be particularly useful for couples, family difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity, manage anxiety or intrusive thoughts, and foster steadier emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for the work ahead.