Celestina Oniye-Thomas , BACP

Celestina Oniye-Thomas is a UK-based, licensed psychotherapist who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work. She holds BACP, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Celestina focuses on helping people navigate relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting and coparenting concerns, and a wide range of emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and stress.

Her practice also addresses specific life contexts including adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, and difficulties with intimacy and body image. She works with clients on practical skills and insight for coping with career transitions, compassion fatigue, and the stresses of caregiving, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s history and goals. Celestina is experienced in supporting people dealing with family-of-origin problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, and the complexities of poly dynamics.

Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, Celestina adapts the pace and style of therapy to each person’s needs. She encourages clients to view the first step toward therapy as an act of courage, and she collaborates with them to build strategies for lasting change and greater emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Celestina Oniye-Thomas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. It is often used for issues like anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes where learning to live with uncertainty matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing practical ways to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, anger, and difficulties with eating and self-esteem, offering concrete skills for day-to-day coping.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. It can be helpful for stress, compassion fatigue, and building steadier responses to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Celestina works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Celestina is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that best matches the pace and intensity a client prefers.