Ilona Rakauskaite, BACP
Ilona Rakauskaite offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and life transitions.
About Ilona
Ilona Rakauskaite offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and life transitions. She introduces a practical, respectful approach that helps clients clarify goals and take small steps forward. Ilona speaks English and Lithuanian and works with people across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Ilona uses a mix of familiar talking therapy and focused techniques. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions aim to build confidence, reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping rather than simply discussing problems.
Background and approach
Her background includes seven years working in counselling, coaching and hypnotherapy. Ilona draws on that experience when supporting people with addictions, relationship strain, career difficulties and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and communication problems.
The approach is collaborative. Ilona helps people set realistic steps and checks in on progress. Therapeutic methods include attachment-based work, client-centred talking, mindfulness and motivational techniques, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
Sessions may include practical exercises, guided relaxation, or short-term goal planning depending on the person's needs. The emphasis is on what helps day to day, creating small changes that add up over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384751 | May 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 Ilona works with
Everything Ilona lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Ilona lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the person name their priorities and strengths. This approach suits people seeking acceptance, clearer perspective and steady support while they make changes.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. It can reduce anxiety and improve focus by developing short daily practices that fit into a busy life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Decisions about techniques are made in collaboration, based on needs and preferences.
Online sessions take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full face-to-face style conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text sessions allow short updates between meetings. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Ilona help with?
Ilona supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes and addictions. She also works with relationship and family issues, anger, career worries and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, client-centred style that focuses on listening and practical next steps. Sessions may include mindfulness exercises, motivational interviewing and hypnotherapy techniques where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Ilona has seven years of professional experience in counselling, coaching and hypnotherapy. That background informs her work with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian, and the therapist accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered online?
Ilona offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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