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Ilona Rakauskaite, BACP

Ilona Rakauskaite is a counsellor who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.

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About Ilona

Ilona Rakauskaite is a counsellor who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She speaks English and Lithuanian and aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable. Ilona emphasises each person's strengths and works to build confidence and motivation.

She uses approaches that include trauma-focused work, attachment-based ways of understanding relationships, and client-centred listening. Sessions are designed to help people make sense of painful experiences, reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life, and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools are also available when they suit a person's goals. Ilona has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She combines conversational counselling with practical exercises and short-term problem-solving as needed.

That mix can be helpful when someone needs both emotional understanding and clear steps forward. In sessions she aims to create a calm space to talk through difficult events, address patterns such as attachment or codependency, and work on issues like addiction, relationship conflict, or career stress. She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, dissociation and compassion fatigue.

People often come to Ilona wanting to feel steadier, reconnect with their strengths and take concrete action. She offers collaborative planning so each step fits a person’s life and priorities.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	384751	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Ilona names

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How Ilona’s approaches work online

Ilona uses trauma-focused techniques to help people make sense of painful or overwhelming events and reduce the ways those experiences affect daily life. Trauma work often includes grounding strategies and paced conversations to build tolerance for difficult memories.

Attachment-based therapy looks at repeating patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. This approach helps people notice unhelpful cycles and practise different ways of relating to others and themselves.

Client-centred therapy means the conversation is led by the person seeking help, with the counsellor offering active listening and reflection. This approach suits people who want a calm, supportive space to explore feelings and decide on next steps.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Ilona will discuss different methods and tailor sessions to a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. She aims to match practical tools to what feels most helpful rather than impose a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera, while live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or those who find writing easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and to keep continuity when life changes.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Ilona help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other issues such as addictions, relationship and family problems.

What style of therapy does she use?

Sessions draw on client-centred listening, attachment-based ideas and trauma-focused methods, with options like hypnotherapy and mindfulness where useful.

How much experience does she have?

Ilona has seven years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and practical difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP accredited and based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ilona?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.