Ilona Smith, BACP
Ilona Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.
About Ilona
Ilona Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She has 16 years of experience working directly as a therapist and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions. She focuses on the person in front of her and adapts each session to what they need.
Conversations are shaped around the client’s priorities and pace. Ilona aims to listen closely and respond with practical ideas and gentle challenge when it helps.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods such as client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses existential and mindfulness ideas when those fit the situation. This means sessions can include reflective conversation, thought-tracking, and simple exercises to help manage distress.
People come to Ilona for help with relationship and intimacy worries, feelings of emptiness or isolation, problems with trust and attachment, and life transitions such as midlife change. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, or the impact of past abuse. Sessions are conducted in English and Ilona offers a flexible range of remote formats.
She meets clients with empathy and practical focus, helping them find clearer choices and small steps forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391781 | June 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 Ilona works with
Everything Ilona lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ilona lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ilona will discuss options and tailor methods to your needs, goals and preferences. She aims to make decisions together so the plan fits your life and the issues you want to address.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel and fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel, and support different communication styles.
Frequently asked
What issues does Ilona usually help with?
She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and intimacy-related concerns, along with related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-focused, combining attentive listening with practical strategies and reflective conversation tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ilona has 16 years of experience working as a therapist and brings long-term professional experience in related roles.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ilona?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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