Esana Ilori, BACP

Esana Ilori is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenges that come with life changes, offering a compassionate, goal-focused approach that supports practical recovery and growth. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Esana creates a welcoming space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her practice blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance so individuals feel heard while also developing tools to manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. She supports work on relationships, career concerns, anger, ADHD, and issues common to young adults and women, while also addressing specific themes such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, guilt and shame, and perinatal mental health.

Recognising that change requires courage, Esana encourages clients to move beyond survival and build lives that feel freer and more fulfilling. She aims to empower people through collaborative work - helping them identify values, set realistic goals, and develop coping strategies that fit their circumstances and strengths.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Esana works from a blend of approaches tailored to each person she sees. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the therapeutic relationship by offering empathy, acceptance, and genuine listening so clients can explore themselves at their own pace - this approach supports self-understanding and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, making it a common choice for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esana works collaboratively to decide what fits a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so treatment stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Esana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a registered professional without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.