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Imade Ikponmwonsa, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

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Imade Ikponmwonsa helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem and motivation. Imade aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is unsure where to begin.

Imade practises in the United Kingdom and brings six years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly shown as BACP. That means she follows recognised UK standards for counselling practice.

Background and approach

In sessions Imade treats each person as the expert in their own life. She listens for strengths and builds on what is already working. Conversations focus on practical moves that help with day-to-day coping and clearer thinking when events feel overwhelming.

Imade offers support for a wider range of concerns including post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, feelings of guilt or shame, and issues around purpose and isolation. She also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counselling and with helping people after natural or human-caused disasters. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward.

Clients can expect a calm space to talk, help to spot unhelpful patterns, and steps to try between sessions. The goal is reduced distress and more confidence in handling life's changes.

How Imade brings talking therapies online

Imade works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on coping skills and gradual behaviour changes to rebuild confidence and increase day-to-day functioning after loss or traumatic events.

Choosing the right method happens together. The therapist will talk through your needs, goals and preferences and recommend approaches that suit you. If something doesn't feel like a good fit, it can be adjusted so sessions better match what you want to work on.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video sessions let you see and hear each other for a fuller conversation. Phone work is useful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let you check in quickly, have shorter conversations, or continue work between longer sessions. These options give flexibility so people can choose how and when to engage with therapy.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Imade supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes. She also assists with grief, self-esteem and related concerns listed in her specialties.

How would sessions usually feel?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Imade listens for strengths, highlights useful patterns and suggests small, workable steps between meetings.

How long has she worked as a counsellor?

She has six years of professional experience working in counselling and related support roles.

What credentials and location are shown?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients in English.

Which session formats are available?

Imade provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What do I do to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Imade Ikponmwonsa, BACP

Background and approach

How Imade brings talking therapies online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety