- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Values-based work
About Elly
Elly Oka is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports clients dealing with career difficulties, low self-esteem and bereavement. Her practice welcomes people who want practical ways to feel steadier and cope better day to day.
Elly works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. She treats clients as partners in making changes and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client.
Her approach draws on several well-established methods. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - to help people act in line with their values. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and listens without judgement.
Elly has five years of professional experience and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That registration is shown here as BACP for clarity.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including addictions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD and relationship difficulties. Additional interests include adoption and foster care, ageing issues, chronic pain and coping after large-scale disasters.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be supported. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Elly often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people notice and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks problems into small steps and teaches practical skills for everyday life.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, which focuses on acting in line with what matters to you while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for stress, chronic worry and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elly will talk with clients about what feels most helpful and choose methods together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. This collaborative conversation helps shape sessions over time.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow quieter check-ins or shorter appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and behavioural tasks so the work continues between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Elly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement, plus issues like self-esteem, addictions and career difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that treats the client as an expert on their life and focuses on small workable steps.
What is her background and experience?
Elly has five years of professional experience working with mood, trauma and life transitions in clinical practice.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.