Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP
Chibuike Ikechukwu offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Chibuike
Chibuike Ikechukwu offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused so people can start feeling steadier. Chibuike draws on 11 years of experience and speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba which can help people discuss sensitive issues in a comfortable way.
He uses a blend of approaches chosen to match each person's needs. That can include talking through patterns that keep problems going, learning small, practical steps to try at home, and paying attention to emotions behind difficult moments.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and aimed at making ideas useful in daily life. Chibuike holds BACP accreditation which indicates professional standing with that body. He trained in counselling at the University of East London and completed further counselling study through Oxford's distance learning.
His wider academic background includes theology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Over the years he has worked in community settings and with people facing immigration-related stresses. He lists focus areas such as relationships, coping with loss or separation, addiction, body image and fatherhood issues among others.
This range means he often addresses problems that overlap across life roles. People can expect a respectful, listening-first style. Conversations aim to identify small, realistic changes and to explore the feelings behind difficult choices.
The goal is clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping rather than relying on jargon or abstract theories.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407510 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Chibuike works with
Everything Chibuike lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chibuike lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical steps to change them. It suits people who want clear tools to reduce anxiety, lift low mood or manage unhelpful habits.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and how they show up in relationships and personal patterns. It can help people identify emotional needs and learn new ways to respond to painful feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match the approach to the issue rather than forcing a single style.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people keep face-to-face contact without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or useful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want quick, regular support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to continue work from different locations.
Frequently asked
What issues does Chibuike focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus areas such as abandonment, body image and addiction.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
Sessions use an integrative approach combining client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, existential reflection and mindfulness practices depending on need.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people in community settings and other roles.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
What session formats are offered?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging for remote work.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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