Ijeabalum Asike , BACP

Ijeabalum Asike is a UK-credentialed therapist with six years of professional experience. She holds a degree in Psychology, an MSc in Applied Psychology and an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology, and is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background combines academic training with practical work supporting people through a range of challenges.

She has worked with individuals managing stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and the process of grief and loss. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the client’s specific circumstances and goals. Her practice emphasizes listening closely to what matters most to each person and adapting interventions to match their pace and needs.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she focuses on supporting and empowering people as they take steps toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing. Her aim is to create a collaborative space where clients can explore change, build coping resources and move toward a happier, more balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ijeabalum Asike draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathetic listening and helps with self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people and couples understand and reorganize emotional responses that shape connection and attachment. EFT can be useful for repairing relationship patterns, addressing attachment issues and working through strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist discusses options with each client, considering their needs, preferences and goals, and together they decide which methods to prioritise in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact can be arranged via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, while maintaining continuity of care and responsiveness to changing needs.