Chijioke Onwuzuruike, BACP
Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a counsellor who helps people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Chijioke
Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a counsellor who helps people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He speaks plainly and works to make the first steps less daunting. He emphasises the client’s own strengths and aims to build practical ways forward together.
He draws on 11 years of professional experience across military and civilian settings. That mix means he has seen a wide range of life pressures and coping styles.
Background and approach
He uses approaches that suit each person rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. He may use cognitive behavioural tools to look at thinking habits and practical steps people can try between meetings.
He also uses client-centred listening to help people feel heard and understood. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce stress and manage strong emotions. Solution-focused ideas support quick, concrete changes when people want short-term direction.
Psychodynamic perspectives can help when deeper patterns from the past affect present life. Chijioke works with adults in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients in English. He frames therapy as a collaboration and encourages people to bring their questions and doubts.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and he aims to make that step clearer and more manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407943 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Chijioke works with
Everything Chijioke lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chijioke lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, lift low mood and change unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that calm strong emotions and reduce rumination. These techniques can be useful alongside other approaches when stress or intrusive thoughts are a problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will review your needs, goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you want more connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break from work. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking.
These formats make therapy more accessible for people with busy lives or limited local options, and they let the counsellor and client focus on useful strategies and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus related issues such as relationship problems, trauma and mood concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and works collaboratively to set achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working across military and civilian sectors, bringing a breadth of practical experience.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for online therapy?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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