Christine Asikuru, BACP

Christine Asikuru is a BACP registered counsellor with nine years of professional experience, combining work in education and private practice to support adults and young people. She spent seven years working in an educational setting where she provided one-to-one and group counselling to students and parents, and she currently operates a private practice in North London offering individual face-to-face sessions as well as Skype, Zoom, and telephone appointments.

Known for a compassionate and open-minded approach, she creates a safe, personal, and non-judgmental space in which people can explore difficulties that affect their lives. During sessions she collaborates with clients to identify and understand challenging patterns, helping them reflect on feelings and make sense of their experiences so they can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Her core training is person-centered, a humanistic approach that rests on the belief that every person has the capacity for growth. She draws on a range of methods to meet individual needs, including humanistic, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and behavioural techniques, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a BACP Accredited foundation degree at diploma level 5 in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills and Studies at level 2, and a Makaton for Professionals certificate of attendance. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Approach-focused online therapy with practical options

Christine incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking steps that matter to them. ACT is useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and difficulties that arise when past patterns limit present choices.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a humanistic approach that emphasizes empathic listening and genuine understanding. This method helps clients feel heard and supported while they explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other challenges. CBT offers concrete strategies for changing thoughts and behaviours that can improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and access, letting clients engage from different locations and choose formats that fit their schedule and comfort. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to prioritise wellbeing alongside everyday commitments.