Elly Oka, BACP

Elly Oka is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps with self-esteem, career difficulties and the practical strains that come with long-term health conditions and caregiving. Elly uses a straightforward, respectful style and believes people already have strengths to build on.

Elly works from the view that clients are the experts in their own lives. She listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that can be tried between meetings. Practical tools and gentle challenge are used so progress feels real and steady.

Her clinical approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred work. These approaches are used to help with mood, unhelpful thinking patterns, relationship concerns and coping after loss or illness. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques may be included where emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Elly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has five years of professional experience working with people from different backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Fees are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. If you are weighing this step, Elly aims to make it clear and manageable from the first contact.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, chronic health struggles and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding, which can reduce low mood and anxiety over time. Client-Centred Therapy creates a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and topics of the work, which helps when exploring grief, identity or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elly will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client's goals, preferences and everyday life. She may combine elements from different approaches to meet changing needs as work progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or medical appointments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it possible to continue work if relocation or travel occurs. Registered professionals can often adapt exercises and worksheets for remote use to keep progress moving between meetings.