Counsellor profile
Chijioke Onwuzuruike, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Addictions
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- Cognitive Behavioural
- Mindfulness
About Chijioke
Counsellor Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a BACP member with 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Chijioke writes plainly and focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems.
He has worked across military and civilian settings, which informs how he listens and responds. Sessions are grounded in straightforward talk and concrete steps. He treats people as experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on.
Chijioke uses a mix of approaches to suit different problems. He draws on client-centred work to make space for each person’s concerns. He uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Solution-focused methods help set clear short-term goals that are easy to try between sessions.
He also brings in psychodynamic ideas when deeper patterns and past events affect current choices. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with overwhelming feelings and to develop calm routines. The emphasis is on practical tools rather than technical language.
People who meet him can expect straightforward conversation, tailored practical suggestions, and a plan that aims at small steps. He asks about what matters most and agrees next steps with each person. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Chijioke uses client-centred work to focus on what the person brings to sessions. This approach involves attentive listening and reflecting back what is said so clients feel understood and can decide the direction of the work. It is helpful for people who need someone to listen and clarify their priorities.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. This involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes in day-to-day life. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and some forms of addiction where practical strategies and exercises are helpful.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person, and adapt over time. This is a collaborative decision based on the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed package.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. Registered professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to keep work manageable alongside everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people with related issues such as guilt, shame, loneliness and midlife concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods. He may also use psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness techniques when they help.
How long has he been practising?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in both military and civilian settings. That background informs his practical approach.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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