Esana Ilori, BACP

Esana Ilori helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or the aftermath of trauma. She introduces a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk honestly about difficult feelings and take small steps toward clearer days. Esana uses straightforward language and practical ideas so conversations stay focused and useful from the first session.

She draws on a range of therapeutic styles to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thinking and try new approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to live by their values even when anxious thoughts remain. A client-centred stance keeps sessions paced around what the person wants to focus on in the moment.

Esana has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs how she plans sessions and stays mindful of ethical practice. She works with adults on issues such as relationship stress, anger, career pressures and the challenges of life changes.

Her wider interests include supporting people affected by abandonment, blended family tensions, grief, identity concerns and postpartum depression. She also offers support around ADHD-related struggles, career decisions, and questions of life purpose. Conversations can cover practical coping strategies as well as deeper emotional themes.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The focus is on collaboration - setting clear goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and checking in on what helps most.

Therapy approaches and online access

Esana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside a client-centred way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still take steps that match their values, which can be helpful for anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.

The choice of approach is not fixed. Esana will talk with each person to find which methods fit best based on their needs and goals. That collaborative decision can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a written, real-time option and text messaging can support shorter check-ins between sessions. These formats increase flexibility for people juggling work, childcare or travel.