Celestina Oniye-Thomas , BACP

Celestina Oniye-Thomas is a qualified, licensed, and insured psychotherapist and psychologist working in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She supports individuals and families through relationship and parenting challenges, coparenting concerns, poly dynamics, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and confidence building. Her practice also addresses a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Celestina approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of every client. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative stance, helping clients explore attachment, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care dynamics, and caregiver stress when relevant. She also works with clients facing abandonment, codependency, communication and control issues, separation and divorce, domestic violence, body image concerns, and blended family challenges.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Celestina acknowledges that decision with encouragement and practical support. She adapts her therapeutic work to suit individual goals, helping clients build skills, increase insight, and find workable strategies for coping and growth. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her professional standing in the field.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Celestina draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and actions that create a meaningful life - it can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation, which can support emotional regulation, self-esteem, and stress reduction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Celestina works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor therapy to what resonates most with the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and reach clients who live outside the immediate area. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively use these formats to deliver consistent, focused care while helping clients build skills and move toward their goals.