Esana Ilori, BACP
Esana Ilori is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse and depression take a first step toward steadier days.
About Esana
Esana Ilori is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse and depression take a first step toward steadier days. She uses down-to-earth language and a warm presence so clients can speak honestly about what feels hard. Esana aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward for someone under pressure.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings are named and noticed. Sessions focus on practical changes as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
Esana listens for what matters most to each person and works from there. Her approach draws on several therapies that suit different problems. Cognitive behavioural ideas help with unhelpful thinking and routines.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to live according to their values while managing difficult emotions. Client-centred work keeps the person’s priorities at the centre of the process. Over four years of practice she has supported people dealing with life changes, relationship strain, career stress and parenting transitions, among other issues.
She also addresses concerns such as anger, grief, feelings of emptiness, and guilt and shame. Esana is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and carries out sessions in English.
Her tone is practical, compassionate and focused on helping people make real changes. To begin she helps clients set clear, achievable goals and chooses techniques that fit their daily life. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395350 | April 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 Esana works with
Everything Esana lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Esana lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
She also uses client-centred principles to keep sessions grounded in what the person wants. That means the counsellor checks in about goals and adapts techniques to the individual. Finding the right way forward is presented as a collaborative process where both counsellor and client try things and adjust based on what helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video can mirror an in-person session for deeper conversation, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier on the day you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people share between sessions or use brief, timely support when life is busy. These options aim to make ongoing work easier to fit into daily routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and career concerns, anger and ADHD among other issues.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
The approach is warm and person-focused, combining practical exercises with discussion to change unhelpful patterns and build new skills.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and where is the counsellor based?
The counsellor holds accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; the practice works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does this counsellor use?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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