Celestina Oniye-Thomas, BACP

Celestina Oniye-Thomas is a UK-based psychotherapist and psychologist with two decades of professional experience supporting individuals and families through difficult transitions. She combines practical strategies with compassionate listening to address parenting and co-parenting concerns, polyamorous relationship dynamics, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and confidence building. Her practice emphasizes respect and sensitivity, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique history and goals.

Celestina holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with clients to develop realistic, personalised steps toward greater wellbeing. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people explore patterns, improve communication, and regain a sense of agency after loss, separation, or caregiving strain. Whether the focus is rebuilding trust after trauma, navigating blended family issues, or strengthening self-esteem, she tailors her approach to the needs presented.

Taking the first step can require courage, and Celestina acknowledges that choice with warmth and encouragement. She aims to create a supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered to move forward at a pace that suits them.

Online therapy using practical therapeutic approaches

Celestina integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness-informed techniques to help clients work through personal and relational challenges. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and commit to actions that build a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for coping with anxiety, life changes, and issues of identity and purpose. CBT offers structured ways to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress while improving coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which supports emotional regulation and stress reduction.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Celestina works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how and where clients engage with therapy. Video calls and phone sessions let clients meet in real time, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who prefer written communication or need more frequent, brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect with registered professionals from different locations.