Esana Ilori, BACP

Esana Ilori is a United Kingdom based, licensed therapist and holder of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with four years of professional experience. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions, and also offers coaching for relationships, career concerns, anger, and ADHD. Her practice includes focused work on issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the challenges facing young adults and women.

Esana prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She collaborates with clients to move beyond survival mode toward more satisfying, meaningful lives, combining practical strategies with attention to values and personal strengths. Seeking change requires courage, and Esana aims to empower people through compassionate guidance and clear support so they can reclaim greater wellbeing and live with increased freedom and happiness. Her approach is tailored to each person, adapting methods to match individual goals, needs, and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Esana works from several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them, then taking committed steps toward a values-driven life - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship in which the client leads the pace and content of sessions, supporting growth through understanding and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, problem-focused approach that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier thinking and behavior strategies, useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping skills.

Finding the best approach is part of therapy itself. Esana collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps clients feel involved and respected in treatment decisions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients fit support into busy lives, reduce travel time, and access consistent care from home or work. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt interventions to these formats to maintain focus, continuity, and support while making therapy more accessible for different schedules and circumstances.