- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Ilona
Ilona Rakauskaite offers practical, down-to-earth support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She focuses on helping clients who feel stuck by listening carefully and working with their strengths. Ilona aims to help people find clearer motivation and more confidence to face life changes and career challenges.
Ilona uses an approachable counselling style that puts the client at the centre of each conversation. She encourages clients to tell their story in their own words and helps them notice what already works. Sessions are oriented around small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
Her background includes seven years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience has included supporting people through bereavement, trauma and relationship-related difficulties, and addressing patterns such as codependency, attachment concerns and control issues.
Ilona also incorporates hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques when these fit a client's needs. These approaches are used alongside client-centred and motivational methods to build focus, calm and practical coping tools.
She speaks English and Lithuanian and welcomes people from different countries. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire to help find the right fit, and sessions are arranged according to the therapist's availability.
How Ilona blends approaches for online counselling
Ilona draws on attachment-based work to help people understand how early relationships affect current patterns and feelings. This approach can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, trust issues or difficulties in close relationships. She also uses client-centred therapy, which means the conversation is guided by the client's priorities and pace, helping them feel heard and supported.Ilona often integrates mindfulness techniques to help with stress and anxiety. Mindfulness practices are aimed at building present-moment awareness and simple coping skills for overwhelming emotions. Where appropriate, hypnotherapy may be offered as an additional tool to address motivation, confidence and ingrained habits in a focused way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ilona will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest options together. She sees therapy as a collaborative process, adjusting methods over time to match progress and changing needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit around work or family routines, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt online techniques so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday changes.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ilona specialise in?
Ilona works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes and addictions, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, using motivational interviewing to support change and practical steps to build confidence.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on issues such as bereavement, relationship difficulties and addiction problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.