I am credentialed in the United Kingdom with 30 years of professional work experience and 16 years experience working as a therapist. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief, coping with loss, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #391781
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Ilona has been a massive help for me at one of the hard times in my life. Helping me navigate problems the best way I can and also just listening and understanding.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Ilona for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes