Ornella Tohme, BACP

Ornella Tohme works from a client-centred approach that puts the person first. She aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and respected. Ornella speaks English, Arabic and French and offers sessions to people inside and outside the United Kingdom.

She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grieving, intimacy concerns and parenting pressures. Addictions, anger and career change are among other areas she supports.

Ornella has eight years of experience in therapeutic work and holds BACP accreditation. She shapes each conversation to the needs of the person in front of her rather than using a fixed script. Sessions are practical and paced to what feels manageable for each person.

Her style is gentle and respectful. She listens first and helps people find their own solutions. That makes therapy feel more like guided conversation than a formal test or lecture.

People who choose Ornella can expect collaboration on goals and a clear plan for sessions. She recognises how difficult it can be to reach out and offers steady support as people work through life changes and painful events.

Her work emphasises understanding and empowerment. Ornella helps people build coping skills, process losses and repair strained relationships so they can move forward with greater confidence and choice.

How client-centred care translates to online therapy

Ornella works from a client-centred perspective that places the person's experience at the heart of each session. This approach means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects understanding and helps people find their own solutions. It is useful for issues like anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties because it builds trust and self-awareness.

That same person-centred stance applies to online work. Conversations are guided by what the client needs in the moment, whether that is gentle exploration of trauma or practical planning for coping with stress. The aim is collaborative: the therapist and client agree goals and review progress together to find the best fit for the individual's needs and preferences.

Online formats offer flexibility for many people. Video calls let face-to-face interaction when that feels important. Phone sessions work well for those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, written reflections and a way to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the same client-centred focus.