Imade Ikponmwonsa, BACP

Imade Ikponmwonsa is a UK-licensed therapist who brings four years of professional experience to her practice and holds BACP accreditation, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, and rebuild motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Her work also includes supporting those experiencing depression and the challenges that come with significant life changes.

Imade approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming. She encourages clients to view the decision to seek support as an act of courage and offers steady guidance through the therapeutic process. By combining practical strategies with empathic listening, she helps clients move toward greater emotional balance and clearer direction.

Whether someone is coping with acute stress, enduring grief, or seeking renewed purpose, Imade aims to create a collaborative space where realistic goals and achievable steps are central. Her style is supportive and goal-focused, designed to help clients recognize their resources and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Online Support

Imade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote care. One approach focuses on practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety - it teaches concrete skills to reduce immediate symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build routine coping tools that help in moments of overwhelm. Another strand of her work applies established grief and mood-focused techniques - this involves creating space to process loss, explore meaning, and gradually restore motivation and self worth through guided reflection and structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Imade works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress unfolds so therapy remains aligned with what matters to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible access to this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the same focus on effective, goal-oriented care.