Ijeabalum Asike , BACP

Ijeabalum Asike is a UK-based therapist with six years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and bereavement. She combines her academic background—a degree in Psychology and two master’s degrees, one in Applied Psychology and one in Counselling and Positive Psychology—with practical clinical work to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She also holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - attesting to her professional training and standards.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around what matters most to the individual. Her practice emphasizes empowering clients to take the first steps toward meaningful change, recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. Through collaborative dialogue she aims to create a safe, supportive space for reflection, healing, and growth.

Whether addressing immediate concerns like anxiety and stress or working through longer-term challenges such as trauma, family tensions, or grief, she adapts therapeutic strategies to fit unique circumstances and goals, helping people move toward greater well-being and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience, prioritizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values and choices. It supports personal growth and helps with issues like stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships. It helps people and couples process strong feelings, improve attachment and communication, and address patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together the therapist and client can try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, makes access easier for those who are far from in-person services, and allows continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to maintain regular contact, adapt session styles, and support steady progress in ways that fit each client’s day-to-day life.