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Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- English Igbo Yoruba
About Chibuike
Chibuike Ikechukwu is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 11 years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions can be conducted in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
He uses a blend of practical methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. That can mean working on specific thoughts and behaviours, practising mindfulness, or looking at how early attachment affects current relationships. Sessions are usually straightforward and focused on small, manageable steps.
Chibuike trained in counselling at the University of East London and took a counselling diploma via Oxford ODL. He also holds degrees in theology up to PhD level and has experience working with refugee and immigration-related mental health issues. His BACP membership is listed as a professional credential.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems going. He then suggests exercises to try between meetings, such as thought records, communication practices, or brief mindfulness tasks. Progress is reviewed regularly so goals can be adjusted.
People who choose him often want practical tools they can try at home. He can use different approaches depending on the problem and the persons preference. Before a first session he asks a few questions to match the work to the clients immediate needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Chibuike commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in his work. CBT involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits, with clear exercises to try between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters and choose next steps.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship emotions are central. EFT-style work looks at patterns in how people respond to strong emotions and helps change interaction habits to reduce recurring conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and practical constraints and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits a client. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often use these formats to help people keep therapy as part of everyday life.
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 commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, communication problems and immigration issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. That often involves short exercises and practical strategies to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of experience and holds a BSc, MSc and PhD in Theology plus counselling qualifications including a diploma from Oxford ODL and a BSc in Counselling.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom. Use those details when checking professional membership.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details before booking to ensure the arrangements suit you.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the subscription terms for pricing in your region.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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