Imade Ikponmwonsa

Imade Ikponmwonsa is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, life changes and questions about life purpose. Her work includes attention to guilt, shame, forgiveness and coping after disasters. Imade lists hospice and end-of-life counselling among her areas of focus.

She starts by listening to each person’s story and recognising their strengths. Imade treats people as experts in their own lives and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on practical steps and coping skills that can be used between sessions.

Imade has six years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses as a professional marker. Her background includes supporting people through bereavement and loss, and helping those managing ongoing stressors and social anxiety.

Sessions are paced to suit each person’s needs, whether someone needs shorter check-ins or deeper, reflective work. She pays particular attention to emotional safety and clear communication while people make decisions about difficult topics. Imade encourages compassion toward oneself as part of moving forward.

People who want to start are invited to take a few practical steps to find out if she is the right fit. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in everyday language so people can apply what they talk about in their daily life.

How evidence-based approaches translate online

Imade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try out different responses in daily life, which can reduce anxiety and negative self-talk. Another approach emphasizes step-by-step exposure to feared situations or social settings, helping people build confidence through gradual practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Imade will discuss options and adapt them to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That way sessions are collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity of support for people living further away or in different countries, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure appointments.