Chijioke Onwuzuruike , BACP

Chijioke Onwuzuruike is a UK-credentialed therapist with 11 years of professional experience and holds a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership that denotes recognised professional standards. He has worked across both military and civilian sectors, bringing a wide range of experience to support people dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Chijioke frames his work around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be drawn on to meet life’s challenges. He encourages clients to take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and provides steady support throughout that process. His practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, commitment and communication problems, substance use, family issues, feelings of guilt and shame, loneliness, and men’s midlife and veteran-related issues.

In sessions he focuses on collaborative, goal-oriented work tailored to the individual, drawing on established therapeutic approaches to help clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and find clearer, more manageable paths forward.

Approaches and Online Support with Chijioke

Chijioke integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the client’s perspective, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore their values and strengths - it can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviours. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with trauma-related symptoms and mood difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chijioke works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then tailors the approach so it fits each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Chijioke offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when in-person options are limited.