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Charles Nwaoha, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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Charles Nwaoha is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find clearer direction in their lives. He begins by asking what brought someone to therapy now and where they want to get to. He looks for existing strengths and practical changes that might help a person move forward.

He draws on five years of experience and works from a range of approaches. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic ideas, client-centred listening, and solution-focused techniques.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded in day-to-day life. Charles pays particular attention to relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

His work is practical and centred on the concerns each person brings. He offers an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful memories and difficult choices. Charles emphasises listening, gentle challenge, and encouragement.

He aims to help people build on what is already working in their lives. Therapy is presented as a shared process. Together with the client he explores goals, tests helpful changes, and adjusts the plan as needed.

He works in English and sees people based in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with meaning. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches simple strategies to change patterns that cause distress. This approach often helps with low mood, social anxiety and phobias. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy so a person feels heard and understood; it supports self-exploration and growing self-compassion.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Charles will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods fit their goals, preferences and situation. The plan can change as therapy progresses to match what is helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life and to keep momentum between sessions.

What concerns does Charles work with?

He focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, along with related areas such as abandonment, attachment, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and straightforward. He listens closely, offers practical techniques, and adapts methods to suit each person’s needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Charles holds BACP credentials and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Charles Nwaoha, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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