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- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Veteran issues
About Chijioke
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience, Chijioke Onwuzuruike helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression. He draws on several therapeutic approaches to work practically with concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues affecting veterans and people in the armed forces.
Chijioke sees the person as the expert on their own story and focuses on strengths clients already have. Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He aims to help people identify patterns that cause distress and try practical steps for change.
His background includes work across military and civilian contexts, which informs his understanding of service-related and multicultural concerns. That experience also shapes how he talks about issues like grief, hospice and end-of-life questions, and midlife transitions.
Clinically he uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods to support different goals. This mix lets him adapt to immediate problems or longer-term patterns depending on what a person wants to work on.
Sessions follow a clear, goal-oriented rhythm. Early meetings focus on what the person wants to change and what will feel manageable. Later sessions test small changes and review progress, or open up deeper material if that is helpful.
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How core approaches inform online work
Client-centred work focuses on the person's perspective and what matters to them. Online sessions using this approach involve listening, reflecting and helping a person to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase awareness of unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods to try based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That makes the process collaborative rather than fixed from the start.
The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier fitting of appointments into daily life and fewer travel demands. Online work can also allow short check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what helps someone maintain momentum. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used, and arrange times that suit your schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression, and related issues such as abandonment, guilt, family problems and midlife concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods, mixing approaches to suit each client's goals.
How long has he been practising?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in both military and civilian settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone or practical details before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats and options may vary.
How does payment work and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.