Counsellor profile
Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 11 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationships
Continue with ChibuikeAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (407510)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English, Igbo, Yoruba
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Chibuike supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Chibuike
BACP. 11 years of experience. Chibuike Ikechukwu works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He uses counselling approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that fit the issue being discussed.
Chibuike trained in counselling with a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL) and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London, and he also holds a BSc, MSc and PhD in Theology. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an associate member of the Pastoral Heart & Mental Health Association (AMPHA). He has worked in clinical settings including Waterloo Community Counselling.
In sessions he focuses on listening, practical problem-solving and helping people notice patterns that maintain distress. He draws on CBT to look at thoughts and behaviours, and on mindfulness to develop present-moment awareness. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationships and attachment are central to the difficulty.
Chibuike has experience supporting people affected by immigration issues and has provided counselling to refugees. He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba, and uses Pidgin English when helpful. He also lists a range of specific concerns he works on, including abandonment, body image, communication problems, addiction, fatherhood issues, fertility issues and infidelity.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. He describes his work as integrative counselling, combining different methods to respond to each person’s situation. To begin, clients follow the service process to match with him and arrange an initial session.
How this counsellor uses approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving people time to talk and be heard; the counsellor listens closely and helps the person make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. This approach works well for issues that need reflection, such as low self-esteem or grief.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by teaching skills for everyday situations.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses and attachment patterns within relationships. It is used when relationship issues, abandonment or attachment concerns are a central part of the problem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions focus more on practical skills, emotional processing or reflective conversation.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the service’s current options, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video work can suit different needs - for example phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier for brief updates, while video allows visual cues during deeper conversations.
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 concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on topics such as abandonment, addiction, fertility issues and immigration-related problems.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He practices integrative counselling, drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential and Mindfulness approaches. He adapts methods to the issue being discussed.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 11 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba, and he can use Pidgin English when helpful.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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