BACP

Elly Oka , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Elly

Elly Oka is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional challenges. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse, and has particular experience helping clients manage career difficulties, low self-esteem, and bereavement. Elly approaches each person as the expert of their own story and builds on the strengths they bring to therapy to help them move through what is causing distress.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical support while respecting the courage it takes to seek change. Elly offers a calm and empathetic presence to help clients explore their feelings, identify patterns, and try new ways of coping. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she follows professional standards for therapeutic work in the UK. She is committed to supporting people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, and she guides clients at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elly Oka uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client leads the conversations and the therapist reflects and supports personal insight - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and exploring life choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to live in line with those values even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings arise - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers structured techniques to address patterns that maintain distress, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elly works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts interventions over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options can make attending sessions easier around work, family, and other commitments, and helps people access ongoing therapeutic support from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Elly Oka have?

Elly Oka has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Elly Oka a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is a professional counselling and psychotherapy association in the UK.

In which languages does Elly Oka provide therapy?

Elly Oka provides therapy in English.

Where is Elly Oka located?

Elly Oka is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Elly Oka as my therapist?

Clients can work with Elly Oka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elly Oka work with international clients?

Yes, Elly Oka works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elly Oka cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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