Imade Ikponmwonsa , BACP

Imade Ikponmwonsa is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She works with clients facing grief, life changes and questions about purpose. Imade supports people dealing with isolation, social anxiety and issues tied to women's lives.

She encourages a strengths-based view and treats clients as the experts in their own story. Imade focuses on practical steps and small changes that build confidence and motivation. She aims to make each session a calm space for people to talk through what matters most.

Over six years she has worked in the United Kingdom with a range of concerns including post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice related worries. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, helping people cope with natural or human-caused disasters and move toward healing.

Sessions typically centre on identifying achievable goals, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practising new ways of thinking and acting. Imade explains ideas in plain language and breaks tasks down into manageable steps. She offers compassionate support while encouraging practical action.

People who choose her often want clear tools alongside reflective conversation. Imade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. She works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Imade draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. One approach she uses helps people identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood, and then test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. This method suits worries such as social anxiety, panic and persistent low mood.

Another strand emphasises coping strategies for grief, trauma and life changes. These techniques support people to process loss, manage painful feelings and rebuild routine and purpose after a disaster or major life event. They can be helpful for hospice-related concerns and for dealing with guilt or shame.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Imade will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that match your needs. Together you will try methods and adjust them until they feel useful and practical for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, structured exercises or when written reflection suits someone better. These options help fit therapy into work, family and other commitments.