- Relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Celestina
Celestina Oniye-Thomas is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, parenting and co-parenting, stress and anxiety, and issues around self-esteem and career. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
She takes a direct but gentle approach in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters now - problems at work, feeling stuck after big life changes, relationship conflict, or managing intense emotions. She uses practical talking, reflection, and exercises from different approaches to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
Her work covers intimacy-related problems, eating and body image concerns, anger and control issues, and the lasting effects of abandonment or family-of-origin problems. She also supports people coping with caregiving strain, domestic violence impacts, and blended family challenges. These topics often come up alongside depression, anxiety, and career uncertainty.
Celestina draws on a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian ideas, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her offer both short-term practical tools and deeper reflection about meaning and identity.
People who prefer clear, structured conversations about everyday problems usually find this style useful. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
Background and approach notes are based on the details the therapist has provided, including BACP membership and the list of focus areas above.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions towards those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new responses. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and skills to notice thoughts and bodily states with less reactivity; it can help with rumination, overwhelm and emotion regulation.Finding the best approach tends to happen in conversation. The therapist will work with the client to agree which methods to try based on the person’s concerns, goals and what feels manageable. That collaborative decision is part of the early sessions rather than a fixed promise up front.
The original biography did not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they reduce travel and can be scheduled around work, study or caring commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that is helpful and make it possible to continue work with a counsellor even if you move location.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting and co-parenting, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines conversational reflection with practical exercises and mindfulness. The style blends short-term tools with deeper exploration of values and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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