Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP

Chibuike Ikechukwu is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and low self-esteem. He also supports those coping with depression and major life changes. He writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.

He trained in counselling at the University of East London and completed a counselling diploma with Oxford (ODL). He also holds a BSc, MSc and PhD in Theology which inform his reflective style. Chibuike is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In sessions he uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of him. That may include client-centred listening, practical CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises or emotion-focused work. He aims to keep things straightforward and to use small steps that are easy to try between meetings.

Chibuike has eleven years of experience. His background includes clinical work with Waterloo Community Counselling and work with refugees and immigration-related stress. He draws on that experience when people bring issues linked to moving country or adjusting to a new environment.

He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and can use Pidgin English when helpful. People who want to begin can expect a calm, direct style and a focus on realistic changes they can make in daily life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them feel understood and find their own solutions. It suits people who need a steady, accepting space to talk through worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood; online sessions often include simple tasks to try between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape our reactions and relationships and can support people who want to understand and alter strong emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow check-ins that suit a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Many people find that practical CBT tasks and mindfulness exercises transfer well to online sessions and can be used between meetings to build steady change.