Elly Oka , BACP

Elly Oka is a UK-qualified therapist with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. She combines practical therapeutic skills with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore difficult feelings, rebuild confidence and work through relationship and career challenges.

Holding BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person. Her work also addresses issues such as self-esteem, addictions, family and parenting concerns, intimacy-related difficulties, and coping with life changes including grief and chronic illness.

Elly views clients as the experts of their own stories and highlights existing strengths as a foundation for change. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life, whether that means managing symptoms, repairing relationships, or building practical coping strategies.

With a compassionate and goal-focused approach, Elly supports clients through transitions and complex challenges while helping them identify the day-to-day tools and perspectives that promote resilience and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another approach she draws on to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This work can support healing around abandonment, attachment challenges, and relational difficulties.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for mood and anxiety regulation, which can be helpful for depression, worry, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, combining elements as appropriate and adapting as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life or to access support from different locations. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most practical and supportive for their circumstances.