Eila Ghrayeb , BACP

Eila Ghrayeb is a counsellor with six years' experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds BACP accreditation and draws on practical talking therapy to help people make sense of overwhelming feelings. Eila aims to create a calm space where people can be heard and start to take small steps towards change.

She supports those struggling with anxiety, depression and bipolar mood difficulties, as well as trauma, grief and addictions. Relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting pressures and problems with sleep or eating are also within her experience. Women's issues and multicultural concerns are noted areas of focus.

Eila uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. She works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas inform how past relationships affect current trust and intimacy.

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Eila aims to translate insight into steps that fit everyday life and responsibilities. She can also offer space for people whose faith matters to them, and understands how cultural background can shape struggles.

People can expect a collaborative style. Eila listens, reflects and offers tools while respecting each person's pace. The focus is on building skills to manage stress, improve relationships and cope with difficult emotions so people can move towards what matters to them.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters most to them and take small, meaningful steps even when emotions are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on the client's goals, life situation and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried and adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and follow a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, emotion regulation between sessions or when scheduling quick support around a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can work with international clients using these formats, making it easier to fit therapy into varied routines and time zones.