Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP

Chibuike Ikechukwu is a counsellor with 11 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and can support clients dealing with big life changes and issues linked to abandonment or attachment. He also works with people navigating fertility, fatherhood concerns, immigration pressures and the fallout from infidelity.

He trained in counselling and has a BACP credential. His background includes study in theology and counselling, and practical experience in community settings. That mix of academic and hands-on work shapes how he listens and responds in sessions.

Chibuike uses an integrative style that draws on different approaches to suit each person. He combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused work to help people better understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness and existential perspectives are also part of his way of working when they fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps and steady emotional support rather than jargon or long programmes.

People who meet him can expect straightforward conversation, careful listening and collaborative problem-solving. He asks about what matters most to the client and then adapts methods to support those goals over time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Chibuike often draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT). Client-centred work focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions, which can be useful for building trust and clarity. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety and low mood. EFT concentrates on emotions and connection, helping people identify and express core feelings to reduce distress and improve interactions.

Finding the right blend is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt techniques as therapy progresses, checking in to ensure the approach matches changing needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, family and travel, and choosing quieter surroundings that suit the individual. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking to know how meetings are run. Many people find remote appointments make it easier to keep regular contact and apply strategies in everyday life between sessions.