Benedicta Okoli, BACP
Compassionate UK psychotherapist for individuals and couples
- Trauma and addiction specialist
- Relationship and family support
- Offers coaching and therapy
About Benedicta Okoli
Benedicta Okoli is a UK-licensed psychotherapist, relationship practitioner and life coach who combines clinical skills with a relational coaching perspective to support individuals, couples and groups. She works with a wide range of concerns including existential questions, childhood-related difficulties, gender and sexuality issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, self-doubt and identity struggles. Her practice also covers complex matters such as domestic abuse, rape, trauma, unhealthy family dynamics, parenting challenges, career pressures, OCD, ADHD and both physical and emotional trauma.
Working holistically, Benedicta draws on her experience in relationship coaching to address the ways that personal history and present relationships interact. She adapts conversations and therapeutic plans to reflect each person or couple's unique needs, offering sensitive, respectful and compassionate support. She emphasizes that taking the first step toward change requires courage and aims to match that courage with a warm, professionally guided presence to help clients move toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships. Benedicta is accredited with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and provides tailored care that respects each client's distinct circumstances.
Working holistically, Benedicta draws on her experience in relationship coaching to address the ways that personal history and present relationships interact. She adapts conversations and therapeutic plans to reflect each person or couple's unique needs, offering sensitive, respectful and compassionate support. She emphasizes that taking the first step toward change requires courage and aims to match that courage with a warm, professionally guided presence to help clients move toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships. Benedicta is accredited with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and provides tailored care that respects each client's distinct circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Benedicta Okoli have?
Benedicta has 9 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and groups.
Is Benedicta Okoli a licensed therapist?
Yes. Benedicta is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Benedicta Okoli provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Igbo.
Where is Benedicta Okoli located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Benedicta Okoli as my therapist?
You can work with Benedicta through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Benedicta Okoli work with international clients?
Yes, Benedicta works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Benedicta Okoli cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build flexible, values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and patterns that feel stuck by encouraging acceptance of difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful change.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns of relating and emotional needs. It can be especially helpful for people struggling with intimacy, relationship conflicts, abandonment issues or family dynamics by repairing relational patterns and fostering secure connections.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and personal growth and can be applied across many concerns including identity, grief and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Benedicta works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and life circumstances. Together they adapt techniques and focus to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options allow clients to choose the format that best suits their schedule, comfort level and day-to-day needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists toward their goals.