- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness practice
About Chibuike
Chibuike Ikechukwu is a counsellor with BACP registration and 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also addresses related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image and communication problems.
He trained in counselling at the University of East London and studied further at Oxford (ODL). Earlier academic work includes degrees in theology, including a PhD, which inform his reflective style. He has worked in clinical settings and community services over the past decade.
In sessions he blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That means time is given to understanding a person's experience, then testing small, manageable changes to thoughts and habits. He also uses emotionally focused and existential ideas when exploring relationships, meaning and identity.
Chibuike has experience supporting people affected by immigration and related stresses, gained through community counselling roles. He speaks English and Igbo and has conversational ability in Yoruba and Pidgin English. He is an associate member of the Pastoral Heart & Mental Health Association and works as a chaplain with the Institute of Chaplaincy (USA).
People who come to him can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools to manage day-to-day pressure. He will also look at longer standing patterns, such as attachment or control issues, when they are relevant to the presenting concern.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Chibuike commonly combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred work means the therapist listens closely and reflects the person’s priorities, helping them clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical changes to behaviour and thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood.He also draws on emotionally focused ideas when relationships or attachment patterns are involved. This helps people notice interaction patterns and practise new ways of communicating and connecting. These approaches suit common young adult concerns such as feeling behind, managing new relationships, or stress around study and work.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide what to try first. Sessions are collaborative, and techniques can be adjusted as you learn what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts or travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tasks and exercises so they work in remote appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as attachment, body image and immigration issues.
How would he approach my problems in sessions?
He uses client-centred listening combined with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques, and draws on emotionally focused and existential ideas when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counselling and psychotherapy practice in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does he hold?
He is registered with the BACP as supplied in his profile.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo, with some ability in Yoruba and Pidgin English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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