Ilona Smith, BACP
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Tailored treatment plans
About Ilona Smith
Her practice attends to a broad range of life challenges, including attachment and abandonment issues, relationship and communication difficulties, dissociation and trauma, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Ilona aims to create a collaborative space where a client's experiences and goals shape the direction of therapy. She acknowledges that beginning therapy requires courage and she affirms the step of reaching out as an important milestone in the healing process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ilona Smith have?
Ilona Smith has 16 years of experience working as a therapist and 30 years of broader professional work experience.
Is Ilona Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Ilona Smith provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Ilona Smith located?
Ilona Smith is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ilona Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Ilona Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ilona Smith work with international clients?
Yes, Ilona Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ilona Smith 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 for Online Support
Ilona frequently integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness-based techniques to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's priorities guide each session - this approach can be especially helpful for those working through intimacy issues, attachment concerns, or feelings of isolation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for problems like anxiety, stress, and depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with grief, trauma-related symptoms, and chronic stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals and therapists work with each person to identify goals, explore what resonates, and adjust methods over time so the approach fits the individual's needs, pace, and preferences.
Online therapy with Ilona is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while traveling, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives without sacrificing continuity of care.