Hannah Ilori, BACP

Hannah Ilori is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports clients facing eating and addiction-related problems, grief, parenting stress, and career or life changes. Hannah welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and works in English.

Hannah uses a person-centred style that focuses on how the relationship helps healing. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly and be heard. Conversations are tailored to each person, with respect and sensitivity guiding the process.

She describes herself as pluralist in approach. That means she draws on different methods as needed, for example using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques when they suit a particular concern. Hannah also works with attachment-focused ideas to understand how early relationships shape current behaviour and feelings.

Sessions are collaborative: goals are agreed together and the plan is adapted as progress is made. Practical steps, coping strategies and reflective discussion are commonly used, depending on what the client needs. Hannah encourages small, realistic changes that fit into daily life.

With four years of professional experience, Hannah combines warmth with structured tools to support steady progress. People who choose her often seek help for everyday thought patterns and habits that are getting in the way of feeling well and functioning as they want.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Hannah often combines person-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and attachment-informed ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. CBT looks at thoughts and everyday habits and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-informed approaches help make sense of how early relationships influence current reactions and closeness in relationships.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Hannah will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which methods to use. She adapts her mix of listening, skills practice and reflective work to match what feels most useful for the client.

Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy week and helpful for regular check-ins. If you are considering sessions remotely, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caring responsibilities and other daily demands while still focusing on practical strategies and changes that matter.