Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP

Chibuike Ikechukwu is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 11 years of experience who supports individuals, couples, and families as they navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. His training spans theology and counselling, including a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Theology, a Diploma in Counselling from Oxford (ODL), and a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London. He is also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds affiliations as an associate member of the Pastoral Heart & Mental Health Association (AMPHA) and as a chaplain with the Institute of Chaplaincy (USA).

He takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on a range of clinical methods to match each person or couple’s needs. His work uses evidence-informed techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Chibuike’s clinical experience includes practice with Waterloo Community Counselling and specialised support for refugees and people affected by immigration issues. He highlights skills in empathy, active listening, problem-solving, and effective communication, and offers therapy in English, Igbo, and Yoruba. He is currently accepting clients, including international clients, and references are available upon request.