- Guilt and shame
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed listening
About Chijioke
Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports concerns such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, grief at end of life, isolation, and issues around commitment and communication.
Chijioke draws on a range of approaches to help people make practical changes. He uses person-focused listening to understand what matters most to the client. He also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable goals.
Clients can expect conversations that centre their experience and strengths. He treats people as the experts on their lives and works alongside them to test small steps that feel doable. Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories, identifying unhelpful thinking, and practising new ways of responding in everyday situations.
His background includes work across military and civilian settings, which has informed his understanding of trauma, stress, and adjustment challenges. That experience shapes how he listens and the practical options he offers when people are stuck or overwhelmed.
People seeking support are asked to complete a short questionnaire before arranging a first session. The focus early on is on what the client wants to change and simple, concrete actions to try between meetings. Chijioke aims to keep sessions straightforward and oriented to real-life problems rather than abstract theories.
How he uses different approaches in online work
Client-Centred Therapy is based on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can clarify their own thoughts. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings such as shame or grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and suggests practical experiments to test new responses to stress or addiction triggers. Mindfulness therapy teaches ways to notice strong emotions without being driven by them, which can reduce reactivity to shame.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss options together and agree what fits a person's goals, needs and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and relevant.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. He draws on the same listening, CBT tools and mindfulness exercises online as in face-to-face work, and will plan practical exercises that suit how a person prefers to meet.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues such as guilt and shame and forgiveness.
How would he approach shame or guilt in sessions?
He uses client-centred listening to understand the personal meaning of guilt and shame, alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and practical steps to try outside sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in both military and civilian settings, which informs his approach to trauma, stress and adjustment.
What credential does he hold and where does he work?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.