Esana Ilori , BACP

Esana Ilori is a United Kingdom-based therapist with four years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse and depression, helping them move beyond survival and toward more fulfilling lives. Esana emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly and at their own pace.

Her approach blends empathetic listening with evidence-informed techniques to support emotional recovery and personal growth. She encourages clients to build practical coping skills, clarify values and goals, and reclaim a greater sense of agency in daily life. Seeking change often takes courage, and Esana aims to empower each person she works with to take the steps they choose toward wellbeing.

Esana also supports individuals navigating relationship challenges, life transitions and career concerns, and she pays attention to multicultural and life-stage factors that shape each client story. Her practice centers on collaboration, respect and helping people find sustainable ways to live freer, happier lives.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Esana commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - and Client-Centered Therapy, alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that align with their values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and respected, often helping with emotional processing and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic journey; Esana works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences. Together they explore which techniques feel most helpful and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy with Esana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access regular support without travel, adapt session length and pace to individual needs, and maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.