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Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie brings four years of clinical experience and a BACP accreditation to her psychotherapy practise in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, grief and relationship strain. Benedicta aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

She works from a person-centred and psychodynamic standpoint. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns in feelings and relationships.

Background and approach

Benedicta draws on emotionally focused ideas to help people notice and express important emotions more clearly. Mindfulness and breath work are used to help with overwhelming feelings and the body’s reactions to stress. Where helpful, the conversation also looks at past experiences and attachment patterns that shape how people relate to others and themselves.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Benedicta says she treats people with sensitivity and respect, and avoids stigmatising labels. She aims to tailor each session to the person’s unique needs and pace.

Practical concerns are part of the work. Sessions can include simple grounding exercises, checking current coping strategies, and talking through relationship or parenting strains. Benedicta does not provide formal diagnoses but will work with any existing diagnoses to help make sense of experiences.

People usually come to address issues such as depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating and body image, or life changes. The approach blends listening, emotional work and gentle exploration of past patterns to support clearer choices going forward.

Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's concerns. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work through painful feelings or decisions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and expressing key emotions in relationships and personal life. It can help when emotional patterns leave someone feeling stuck or disconnected.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Benedicta will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical mindfulness and breath work, then moving into deeper psychodynamic or emotion-focused exploration as trust grows.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who find writing helps them think. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and ways of communicating, while letting therapists work with the same therapeutic approaches used in in-person care.
What concerns can Benedicta help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem and relationships. Additional areas include eating and body image issues, parenting strains, anger, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm, respectful and non-judgemental. Benedicta combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic and emotionally focused ways of working.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties. That background includes work with grief, trauma-related issues and long-term mood concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is accredited by BACP.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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