Elly Oka, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and grief
- Five years experience
About Elly Oka
Elly Oka is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She supports people working through stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, self-esteem struggles and bereavement, bringing a compassionate, strengths-based approach to each session. Elly believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be used to move beyond the challenges they face.
She offers a calm, supportive presence while helping people explore practical ways to cope, rebuild or make meaningful changes. Elly frames the work around the client’s goals and pace, recognising that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Her practice emphasises respect for individual experience and collaborative problem-solving to help people regain a sense of direction.
Elly holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and therapists in the UK. She works with individuals on a range of issues and provides steady, nonjudgmental support throughout the therapeutic process.
She offers a calm, supportive presence while helping people explore practical ways to cope, rebuild or make meaningful changes. Elly frames the work around the client’s goals and pace, recognising that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Her practice emphasises respect for individual experience and collaborative problem-solving to help people regain a sense of direction.
Elly holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and therapists in the UK. She works with individuals on a range of issues and provides steady, nonjudgmental support throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elly Oka have?
Elly Oka has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
Is Elly Oka a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Elly Oka provide therapy?
Elly provides therapy in English.
Where is Elly Oka located?
Elly is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Elly Oka as my therapist?
You can work with Elly Oka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elly Oka work with international clients?
Yes, Elly works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elly Oka cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support
Elly often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking steps toward a meaningful life. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and decision-making when life feels overwhelming.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape patterns of connection, trust and intimacy. This work can be useful for people facing relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment-related concerns, helping to build more secure ways of relating.
Elly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for mood, sleep and stress issues. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Elly collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting as therapy evolves.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with registered professionals and therapists.