Chijioke Onwuzuruike , BACP

Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a counsellor with 11 years' experience working across military and civilian settings in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, and those struggling with addiction, relationship problems or the effects of trauma and abuse. He believes people bring strengths that can be built on to make change possible.

He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Sessions are collaborative and begin by listening to what matters most to the person. From there he helps people set clear goals and tries practical steps that fit day-to-day life.

Chijioke draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to suit different needs. He uses client-centred techniques to create a respectful, listening space. Cognitive behavioural tools help with spotting unhelpful thinking and changing patterns that feed stress and low mood.

Mindfulness practices are offered to support emotional regulation and grounding after difficult experiences. When past events are affecting current life, he also brings in psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns and meaning.

His work includes support for issues such as abandonment, commitment and communication problems, grief and end-of-life concerns, loneliness, guilt and shame, and multicultural matters. He also has experience with men’s issues and with people from veteran and armed forces backgrounds.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online in a range of formats. Chijioke encourages small steps and practical changes, and he supports people as they try new ways of coping and relating.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building trust, giving people space to tell their story and to explore what matters most. It supports people who need acceptance and a supportive presence while they decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and some addictive behaviours because it gives clear, practical steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities, then suggest methods to try together. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals and include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video helps when face-to-face contact matters, phone calls need less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging works for ongoing, brief support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.