Christine Asikuru , BACP

Christine Asikuru is a BACP-registered counsellor who works from a private practice in North London and with adults and young people online. She has extensive experience providing one-to-one and group counselling in educational settings, where she spent seven years supporting students and parents, and now offers face-to-face sessions as well as Skype, Zoom and telephone appointments.

Christine brings a compassionate, open-minded approach and aims to create a non-judgmental space in which people can explore what is affecting their lives. She works collaboratively to help clients identify and make sense of negative patterns, to reflect on their feelings, and to build inner resources that support wellbeing across different areas of life.

Her core training is person-centered, which is based on the belief that people have the capacity for growth when given empathy and acceptance. She also draws on a range of therapeutic styles - including humanistic, psychoanalytic, cognitive and behavioural methods - and tailors her approach to each person's individual needs. Her formal qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a BACP-accredited foundation degree (diploma, level 5) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a CPCAB certificate in counselling skills and studies (level 2), and a Makaton for Professionals certificate. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Therapeutic approaches and the benefits of online sessions

Christine blends client-centered practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in making meaningful changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and unconditional acceptance, helping individuals explore their experience and build self-understanding in a supportive relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress, and it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility, using mindfulness and committed action to cope with difficult emotions and move toward what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as therapy evolves.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments. These options increase accessibility for clients who live at a distance, have mobility constraints, or prefer remote sessions, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to provide focused, goal-oriented support.