- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical coping steps
- Collaborative approach
About Elly
Elly Oka is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports clients dealing with relationship strain, bereavement, self‑esteem struggles, addictions and work-related issues. Elly works from a strengths-based viewpoint and encourages practical steps people can try between sessions.
Elly uses straightforward, talk-based sessions that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes to see what makes life easier. Conversations aim to be clear and practical rather than full of jargon.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed thinking and client-centred listening. She adapts these tools to each person’s needs and pace. Sessions often include simple exercises to try outside therapy.
Elly holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as her professional credential. She has five years of experience working with a range of common and complex concerns, including grief, parenting strain, ADHD and coping with life changes. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
People who meet Elly can expect a collaborative, non-judgemental space to talk through problems and to set achievable goals. To find out more about formats and scheduling, confirm current session options before booking.
Elly uses straightforward, talk-based sessions that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes to see what makes life easier. Conversations aim to be clear and practical rather than full of jargon.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed thinking and client-centred listening. She adapts these tools to each person’s needs and pace. Sessions often include simple exercises to try outside therapy.
Elly holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as her professional credential. She has five years of experience working with a range of common and complex concerns, including grief, parenting strain, ADHD and coping with life changes. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
People who meet Elly can expect a collaborative, non-judgemental space to talk through problems and to set achievable goals. To find out more about formats and scheduling, confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approach choices and how online therapy can help
Elly commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on values and gentle acceptance of difficult thoughts, helping people take steps that matter to them even when feelings are hard.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Elly treats the first few sessions as a chance to work together on what feels most useful. She will listen to your goals and suggest techniques that suit your needs and pace, adjusting the mix of approaches as you progress.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping appointments that would be hard to reach in person. The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity, try short check-ins between tasks, or avoid travel on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can use these methods to support steady progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Elly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with relationship strain, self‑esteem issues and work problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The focus is on noticing thoughts and everyday habits and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Elly has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from bereavement to addiction and ADHD.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.