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Ijeabalum Asike, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Ijeabalum Asike offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life change. She speaks English and Igbo and aims to make conversations straightforward and useful. Ijeabalum greets people with respect and sensitivity and focuses on what matters right now for each person.

She draws on six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Sessions are shaped around the individual's needs so there is space to talk, reflect and try different ways of coping.

Background and approach

The emphasis is on clear steps that can help reduce distress and build small, steady change. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, anger, low self-esteem and career pressures. She also supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD and adjustments after illness or major life events.

Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment worries, blended family issues, body image, codependency and communication problems. She can also help people living with chronic pain, illness or disability to manage the emotional impact that accompanies those conditions. Ijeabalum uses approaches that encourage emotional understanding, present-moment awareness and a person-centred pace.

New clients are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process so therapy can begin when ready.

Approach-focused online counselling and flexible sessions

Client-centred therapy puts the person and their experience at the heart of the work. It involves listening without judgement, following what matters to the client, and shaping sessions around their priorities. This approach helps when people need space to make sense of feelings and decide what to change.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and shifting core emotions. It helps people identify patterns in how they react and form new ways of relating to strong feelings, which can ease relationship tension and internal distress. Mindfulness therapy builds simple attention practices that reduce rumination and increase calm in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and pace. This is a collaborative process where feedback and practical adjustments guide the plan.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving options for different situations. Video lets people use visual cues, phone calls can be lower bandwidth, and short chat or text sessions can fit into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around work, family and travel.
What types of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Her work also covers parenting pressures, addictions, intimacy issues and career concerns.
What style of therapy will be used in sessions?
Sessions draw on client-centred work, emotionally-focused methods and mindfulness. The aim is practical conversation, emotional understanding and simple skills to try between meetings.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has six years of professional practice in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Her background includes work with trauma, grief and long-term health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom. That credential is shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Igbo

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