Imade Ikponmwonsa

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 coping with depression and life changes. Imade works from a strengths-based view and encourages clients to draw on their own resources when tackling hard moments.

She says taking the first step can feel brave and unfamiliar. In sessions she offers steady support and practical conversations to help people move towards a more satisfying life. Imade listens for what matters most to each person and looks for small, achievable steps forward.

With six years of experience and a BACP accreditation, Imade brings a practical, down-to-earth style to her work. She aims to keep things straightforward and focused, avoiding jargon and helping clients find what works in daily life. This includes exploring values, routine changes and coping strategies that fit a person’s situation.

Imade has additional experience with issues such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and recovery after natural or human-caused disasters. She also addresses isolation and loneliness and social anxiety when these come up in therapy. Sessions are shaped around each client’s goals and paced to suit their needs.

People who choose Imade can expect a collaborative approach. She helps clients set realistic steps and reviews progress together. The aim is to build resilience and clearer direction, one conversation at a time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Imade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical changes. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks issues into smaller parts and builds step-by-step coping actions. This helps with stress, anxiety and daily routines that feel overwhelming. Another approach emphasises exploring values and purpose to guide decisions and restore direction after loss or life changes. That kind of work can help people reconnect with what matters and reduce feelings of aimlessness.

Choosing the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that suit them. Progress is reviewed together and techniques are adapted when something is not helpful, so clients play an active role in shaping their therapy.

If you are considering online work, check the available session formats before booking since the biography did not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is needed. They can also let people attend from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Registered or accredited professionals offer these kinds of flexible options, and the practical choice of format is decided between client and therapist during the intake process.