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Benedicta Okoli, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Benedicta is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Benedicta. View 19 reviews
Speaks English and Igbo
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

listens well and focuses on issues

Reviewed Sep 2024

My therapist listens! No judgment. When I’m being hard on myself and unrealistic, she has a way of making see the truth. She gives informed advice. I like that she’s willing to put me in her schedule more than once a week if I need to talk. She’s responsive and checks in on me all the time. I don’t have to hide who I am with her. She makes it comfortable for me to be myself with her.

Reviewed Sep 2024

More about Benedicta

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am an individual and couple psychotherapist, relationship and life coach licensed in the UK. I work with clients presenting with existential crisis, childhood related issues, gender and sexuality issues, family relationship issues, depression, anxiety, fear, self doubt, identity crisis, domestic abuse, rape, family conflicts, & trauma, unhealthy family dynamics, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

I work with both individual, couple and group clients providing them with support tailored to their therapeutic needs. With my relationship coaching background I work holistically to support client that present with relationships interferences and difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Seeking therapeutic support can sometimes be anxiety provoking and that is okay, because I am here to make the journey very easy for you Your courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life by taking the first step towards change will be reciprocated with my warm and professionally guided presence to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you !!

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Stress Anxiety LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant Personality BDSM Kink Alternative Sex Culture Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Expats Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues Forgiveness Gender Dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and End of Life Counseling Immigration Issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual Disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and Discrimination Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality Smoking/Vaping Cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 403083 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Benedicta Okoli

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Comfortable Listens Professional Understanding Grateful Understands Thank you Feel heard

listens well and focuses on issues

Reviewed Sep 2024

My therapist listens! No judgment. When I’m being hard on myself and unrealistic, she has a way of making see the truth. She gives informed advice. I like that she’s willing to put me in her schedule more than once a week if I need to talk. She’s responsive and checks in on me all the time. I don’t have to hide who I am with her. She makes it comfortable for me to be myself with her.

Reviewed Sep 2024

Benedicta's experience and expertise are palpable in her listening, I feel like she genuinely cares about my progress and I feel heard, seen, and contributed to, after each of our sessions.

Reviewed Sep 2024

She is very compassionate, a great listener and has the ability to make me feel seen and heard!I feel very comfortable with her! Absolutely recommend having sessions with her!

Reviewed Aug 2024

She is professional and efficient

Reviewed Aug 2024

Benedict’s is pleasant and thoughtful. Paces the seasons and sends encouraging messages between sessions. Very pleased with her.

Reviewed Jul 2024

I love my sessions with Benedicta because I feel understood, not pressured and she is kind and make sure I'm confortable to share anything and everything. I feel like for the 1st in my life I can unpack without being rushed or dismissed. I can only recommend her

Reviewed Jun 2024

Thank you for being amazing person. Thank you for your kindness and gentleness with me and being understanding. I will take everything I have learnt from you and put them to good use.

Reviewed Jun 2024

I started therapy to rebuild my confidence and reduce my anxiety and since I started seeing Benedicta I have seen great improvement on both sides. I still have work to do but I feel confident that I will reach my goal if I keep seeing her

Reviewed Jun 2024

She always makes me feel heard and not judged even when I feel like I’m just complaining. I’m grateful for the validation in my problems and the challenges to not minimise my feelings that she gives me

Reviewed Jun 2024

Benedicta, understands the need to listen attentive to her patients. She is a great communicator and connects with her clients.

Reviewed Apr 2024

Benedicta is a highly qualified and experienced therapist who works with great professionalism. She knows what to home in on and understands the issues that have caused me lifelong problems. She is empathic but also respectfully points out where more responsibility needs to be taken. For the first time, I feel hopeful about resolving my lifelong issues.

Reviewed Apr 2024

Benedicta Okoli is a well-equipped therapist with much experience. She is excellent at giving advice with real tools to manage your new goals.

Reviewed February 2024

Very professional.

Reviewed February 2024

Exactly what I think I wanted. Met exactly my expectations.

Reviewed February 2024

She has been incredibly supportive and understanding throughout our sessions and I highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone who is compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated to your wellbeing

Reviewed February 2024

Benedicta has been a great support. She asks direct questions and safely draws you to a place to consider more deeply underlining factors. She listens, she is patient and she keeps you focused in the session. I am grateful.

Reviewed February 2024

Professional.

Reviewed February 2024

Very understanding therapist who makes it feel comfortable and safe when they help me to open up and explore about my past. I would definitely recommend overall a very well rounded adapted and wonderful therapist. I’ve never really done therapy before but I think just because of how they have gone about this, I will continue to do therapy as I find they do really help

Reviewed February 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Benedicta Okoli offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Benedicta Okoli works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Benedicta Okoli speak?

Benedicta Okoli speaks English and Igbo.

How many years of experience does Benedicta Okoli have?

Benedicta Okoli has 8 years of experience.

Where is Benedicta Okoli licensed to practice?

Benedicta Okoli is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Benedicta Okoli accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Benedicta Okoli accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Benedicta Okoli offer?

Benedicta Okoli offers clients 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, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Benedicta Okoli?

Benedicta Okoli can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Benedicta Okoli?

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