Counsellor profile
Benedicta Okoli, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- English and Igbo
About Benedicta
Benedicta Okoli is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She sees people who bring issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and questions around gender and sexuality. Sessions are offered in English and Igbo, and she accepts international clients.
Benedicta focuses on practical conversation and collaborative planning. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people understand patterns and try different ways of coping. That might mean working on thought patterns, managing emotions, or looking at how past relationships affect current ones.
She works with people on relationship difficulties, parenting stresses, grief and loss, eating and sleeping problems, addiction and compulsive behaviours, and workplace or career strain. She also supports people dealing with trauma, abandonment and attachment issues, and those navigating identity and intimacy-related concerns. Her practice includes attention to long-term conditions such as chronic pain or illness where that is relevant.
In sessions Benedicta aims to listen closely and develop goals together. Conversations can include skills practice, reflection on life choices, and planning small steps between meetings. The style is described in straightforward terms rather than technical language.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the current session formats before booking.
Therapeutic approaches useful for remote counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, and take actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current expectations and responses, and can help with relationship and intimacy-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benedicta will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and challenges and then suggest methods to try. That way the client and counsellor decide together what feels most helpful as sessions continue.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and make attendance easier on busy days. Remote appointments can also allow shorter check-ins, telephone conversations if video is difficult, or flexible scheduling that suits daily routines. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt their methods so practical needs fit alongside therapeutic aims.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, addiction, and career stress among other issues listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, emotions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
What languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check practical arrangements when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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