- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life changes
About Imade
Imade Ikponmwonsa is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with depression and major life changes. Her background includes work with people affected by trauma and by natural or human-caused disaster situations.
Imade works in a straightforward, respectful way. She treats each person as the expert on their own life. In sessions she listens, asks practical questions, and helps clients find steps they can take between meetings. The focus is on building strength and small changes that add up over time.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Imade aims to create a calm space where someone can name what is hard and try out different ways to cope. She often concentrates on current problems and on ways to reduce symptoms that make daily life harder.
With six years of experience and BACP accreditation, she combines real-world experience with a professional practice framework. Imade encourages people to try manageable goals and to notice what works for them. Progress is tracked in simple, practical terms so the work feels useful.
People typically come for short-term help with a specific problem or for longer work on life direction and meaning. To start, she asks about the present situation, what has been tried already, and what the person hopes will change next.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Imade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and clear steps. One commonly used approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people notice thinking patterns and try new responses. Another approach focuses on gradual exposure to feared situations or social settings, helping reduce avoidance and build confidence through small, manageable steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try different techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to feed back openly so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and keep momentum between meetings. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed or longer sessions when more time is helpful. The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, including issues related to natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.