Ijeabalum Asike, BACP

Ijeabalum Asike is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people facing midlife change, stress and grief. She works in a straightforward way and aims to make early sessions feel understandable and manageable. Conversations focus on what matters to each person and on finding next steps they can actually try between meetings.

With six years of professional experience, she uses a blend of client-centred listening, mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas. That mix shapes sessions that pay attention to feeling, thought and everyday behaviour. She sets out clear goals with each person and checks progress as they go.

Her background includes a degree in Psychology, an MSc in Applied Psychology and an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology. Those studies inform a practical approach to problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma related concerns.

She also supports people who are managing parenting strain, family conflict, ADHD, chronic illness, grief and changes to career or life direction. Sessions work on understanding patterns such as attachment, abandonment worries and codependency, and on building small changes that make daily life easier.

Conversations are shaped by respect and sensitivity, with an emphasis on empowerment. People work at their own pace and agree a plan together. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and practical arrangements so they fit into everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and helps clarify what matters most to them in midlife changes and everyday stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at the patterns of emotion and interaction that repeat in relationships and within oneself; it helps people name their feelings and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and make daily choices less driven by overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor collaborates with each person to decide which ideas to try first and adjusts those choices as progress is seen. Clients bring their goals and preferences and the plan is shaped together so it fits personal needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and allow conversations from wherever it suits the person on the day. The exact session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your routine and technical needs.