Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP
Experienced counsellor for relationships and anxiety
- Relationship and family support
- Multilingual therapy options
- Accepts international clients
About Chibuike Ikechukwu
Chibuike Ikechukwu is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with 11 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. He combines a strong academic background with practical clinical work to offer thoughtful, tailored support. Chibuike holds a BSc, an MSc, and a PhD in Theology, a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL), and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London. He also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and serves as an associate member of the Pastoral Heart & Mental Health Association (AMPHA) while working as a chaplain with the Institute of Chaplaincy in the USA.
His practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based interventions to match methods to each client rather than using a single fixed model. He has clinical experience with Waterloo Community Counselling and has provided counselling for refugees and people facing immigration-related mental health challenges. Chibuike emphasizes empathy, active listening, clear communication, and practical problem solving to help clients build coping strategies and emotional insight.
He works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, body image, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, substance use, feelings of emptiness, family and fatherhood issues, fertility and forgiveness matters, guilt and shame, immigration stress, and infidelity. He provides therapy in English and Igbo, and is conversant in Yoruba and Pidgin English, accepting both local and international clients.
His practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based interventions to match methods to each client rather than using a single fixed model. He has clinical experience with Waterloo Community Counselling and has provided counselling for refugees and people facing immigration-related mental health challenges. Chibuike emphasizes empathy, active listening, clear communication, and practical problem solving to help clients build coping strategies and emotional insight.
He works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, body image, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, substance use, feelings of emptiness, family and fatherhood issues, fertility and forgiveness matters, guilt and shame, immigration stress, and infidelity. He provides therapy in English and Igbo, and is conversant in Yoruba and Pidgin English, accepting both local and international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chibuike Ikechukwu have?
Chibuike Ikechukwu has 11 years of experience.
Is Chibuike Ikechukwu a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Chibuike Ikechukwu provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Igbo, and Yoruba.
Where is Chibuike Ikechukwu located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Chibuike Ikechukwu as my therapist?
You can work with Chibuike Ikechukwu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chibuike Ikechukwu work with international clients?
Yes, Chibuike Ikechukwu works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chibuike Ikechukwu 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 with therapy 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 for online support and care
Chibuike uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who need support exploring feelings, increasing self-understanding, and building confidence in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and to develop practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment patterns within relationships, helping couples and individuals improve communication and strengthen emotional bonds.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Chibuike works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts plans as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and connect with a therapist from the United Kingdom whether a client is local or international. The aim is to make effective therapeutic work practical and accessible while remaining tailored to each client’s situation.
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