- Warm and practical
- End-of-life support
- Speaks English and Igbo
About Benedicta
Benedicta Okoli brings nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and relationship coach in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction and other life changes. Benedicta uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help clients take the first steps towards change and clearer thinking.
Her sessions aim to be practical and person-centred. She listens for the problems that matter most, then helps people set small, manageable goals. Benedicta adapts her support to individual situations, whether someone needs short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work.
She has a broad clinical focus including trauma and abuse, parenting and family conflict, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and compassion fatigue. Benedicta also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement and end-of-life concerns related to hospice and end-of-life counselling.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-based work. These tools are used in everyday language and practical exercises that fit into busy lives.
Benedicta offers sessions in English and Igbo and works with people from varied backgrounds, including international clients. She aims to build a warm, nonjudgemental space where people can talk through difficult choices and plan realistic steps forward.
Her sessions aim to be practical and person-centred. She listens for the problems that matter most, then helps people set small, manageable goals. Benedicta adapts her support to individual situations, whether someone needs short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work.
She has a broad clinical focus including trauma and abuse, parenting and family conflict, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, and compassion fatigue. Benedicta also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement and end-of-life concerns related to hospice and end-of-life counselling.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-based work. These tools are used in everyday language and practical exercises that fit into busy lives.
Benedicta offers sessions in English and Igbo and works with people from varied backgrounds, including international clients. She aims to build a warm, nonjudgemental space where people can talk through difficult choices and plan realistic steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping 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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options
Benedicta draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of relating in close connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benedicta will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will choose methods that fit you. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm options before booking. Many people find online counselling useful because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It also allows brief check-ins when days are difficult and supports continuing care across locations. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor exercises and strategies to work well in remote sessions, and Benedicta will help match the type of session to your practical needs and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benedicta help with?
She helps with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting stress, career questions and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Benedicta uses a warm, practical and respectful style. She focuses on clear conversation, small goals and tools you can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She brings nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and relationship coach working with individuals, couples and groups.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo, and she works with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.