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Eila Ghrayeb, BACP

Supportive counsellor for anxiety and life changes

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Eila

Eila Ghrayeb is a counsellor with six years' practical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with individuals facing grief, trauma and addictions and helps them find clearer ways to manage emotions and make decisions. Eila draws on her background to offer a steady, non-judgemental presence while people work through what matters to them.

Her approach starts with listening and building understanding. She uses practical tools and conversational work to help people notice patterns, reduce intrusive thoughts, and change unhelpful habits.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on simple steps that can be used between meetings to make small, steady progress. Eila blends several psychotherapy approaches so the work matches each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and set goals, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking, and Attachment-Based ideas to improve relationship patterns.

The mix is adapted to what the client needs and prefers. She has experience supporting people with complex histories, including childhood abuse, eating difficulties, bipolar and personality-related challenges. Eila also has experience working with issues linked to multicultural backgrounds and women's concerns, and she welcomes people for whom faith is important.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Eila aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can develop insight and practical skills to cope with life changes and everyday pressures.

Approaches for online work and practical support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps towards those values while learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It often includes simple exercises and plans that people can use between sessions to reduce worry and improve sleep and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and then shape the way they work together. That means sessions can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports reflection over time. These options give flexibility in how and when people use therapy and help maintain continuity across life changes.
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Questions people ask

What difficulties does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma and addictions, plus issues like sleep, eating and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, focused on listening, building understanding and giving practical steps to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of direct experience working with people across a wide range of concerns and life situations.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and can arrange sessions from other countries.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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