Benedicta Okoli, BACP

Compassionate UK psychotherapist and relationship coach

Individual and couples therapy
Trauma and addiction support
Flexible online sessions

About Benedicta Okoli

Benedicta Okoli is a UK-licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach with nine years of experience helping individuals, couples, and groups navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines clinical training with a practical coaching background to address issues ranging from addiction, trauma, and abuse to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

She works with clients dealing with childhood-related concerns, identity and gender or sexuality questions, family conflict, unhealthy family dynamics, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice also supports people facing parenting and blended family challenges, career stress, grief, eating and sleeping problems, OCD, ADHD, and survivors of physical or emotional trauma. Benedicta takes a holistic approach to relationship difficulties, pairing therapeutic work with coaching strategies when appropriate to restore connection and improve communication.

Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner, Benedicta tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person or couple. She acknowledges that seeking support can feel daunting and aims to make the process accessible and encouraging. Benedicta welcomes clients from the United Kingdom and internationally, and she offers flexible formats to begin the journey toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Benedicta Okoli have?

Benedicta Okoli has nine years of clinical experience.

Is Benedicta Okoli a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Benedicta Okoli provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Igbo.

Where is Benedicta Okoli located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Benedicta Okoli as my therapist?

You can work with Benedicta through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Benedicta Okoli work with international clients?

Yes, Benedicta works with international clients.

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

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in early relationships and aims to improve security in current connections - it can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to shift them; it is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms.

Benedicta approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to identify which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process reflects how licensed professionals and therapists tailor care - adjustments can be made as therapy progresses to find the most effective combination of approaches.

Online therapy with Benedicta is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, while allowing sessions to be arranged around work, family, and other commitments. Many people find that the range of formats helps maintain momentum between sessions and supports steady progress.

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