Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie, BACP

Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of experience working with people on issues such as grief, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Benedicta aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and respectful for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or uncertain.

Her background is in psychodynamic and person-centred work. She combines that with mindfulness, breath work and somatic tools when they help the client. Benedicta avoids labels and focuses on understanding each person's story and feelings.

Sessions are built around a warm and non-judgemental relationship. Benedicta listens for patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, and she uses that information to guide the work. She explains things plainly and helps people make sense of difficult experiences.

She often supports clients through loss, trauma and long-term stress. Benedicta also works with concerns such as eating and body image, intimacy and sexual issues, parenting strains, ADHD-related struggles, chronic pain or illness, and workplace stress.

Benedicta adapts her approach to what each person needs. She balances reflective talking with practical grounding and mindfulness exercises. The aim is to help people find more steady ways of coping and to work toward clearer goals in everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's lead to build understanding and trust. It helps people who need acceptance, steady support and space to make sense of their feelings.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting emotional patterns in close relationships. It is useful for people wanting clearer connection, help with attachment injuries, or to improve communication and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Benedicta will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. Decisions about technique are made collaboratively and can change as therapy progresses.

The original profile does not specify which online session types are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in on busy days. It can also make some practical exercises and mindfulness practices simpler to include between meetings.