- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Chibuike
Chibuike Ikechukwu is a BACP-registered counsellor with 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. He also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, communication problems, infertility concerns and immigration-related stress.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions aim to make emotions easier to name and discuss, and to spot patterns that keep repeating in day-to-day life. Conversations are direct and practical, with time spent on what feels most urgent in each session.
Chibuike trained in counselling and theology, holding a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL) and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London, plus higher degrees in theology. He is an associate member of the Pastoral Heart & Mental Health Association and serves as a chaplain with the Institute of Chaplaincy (USA).
His background includes clinical practice with Waterloo Community Counselling and work supporting refugees and people dealing with immigration issues. That experience informs how he talks about stress and adjustment in later sessions.
Sessions combine listening with practical steps such as noticing unhelpful thoughts, exploring feelings behind behaviours, and practising small changes between meetings. People meet to talk through present problems, build clearer personal goals, and try different ways of responding to old patterns.
How key approaches shape online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognising and naming emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. It helps people pinpoint stuck emotional responses and try different ways of expressing feelings.Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person speaking and their experience. The therapist listens without directing, and helps clients clarify what matters most to them.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can blend methods so the focus can shift as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to work with a therapist while located abroad, but be sure to check time zones and payment arrangements before your first appointment.
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 concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, infertility, communication problems and immigration issues.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions mix emotional exploration with practical thought and behaviour work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience working in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom. His training includes a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL) and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
Can he work with international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and practical arrangements when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the listed price for your region before you start.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.