- Warm professional approach
- Mindfulness and breath work
- Focus on men's wellbeing
About Benedicta
Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings four years' experience to her practice. Benedicta works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties, and she also supports those dealing with issues around identity and men's wellbeing.
Her background combines psychodynamic and client-centred approaches. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful experiences. Benedicta does not diagnose, but she can work with an existing diagnosis to help clients understand what has happened and make sense of their feelings.
She uses mindfulness and breath work alongside talk therapy when it is helpful. Her practice also draws on somatic ideas, bringing attention to how feelings show up in the body. This can suit people who find it hard to put experience into words.
Benedicta describes her style as relational and adapted to each person. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, exploring attachment and repairing ruptures in how people relate to themselves and others. She pays attention to family history, grief, intimacy and communication problems.
People seeking help for eating concerns, anger, ADHD, chronic illness, or complications from trauma and abuse will find these issues within her stated remit. Her aim is to support clients to make practical changes and to build clearer, calmer ways of coping with life.
How her approaches work online
Benedicta works from a blend of client-centred and psychodynamic ideas. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-esteem and handling life changes. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from past relationships and early attachments to help explain recurring feelings and behaviours, which can be helpful for grief, abandonment and attachment issues.She also uses mindfulness and breath work alongside these approaches to help with anxiety, stress and grounding. Mindfulness offers simple practices to slow down and notice thoughts and bodily sensations, making it easier to manage intense emotions during and between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Benedicta will discuss options with each person and adapt the way she works to their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are tried and adjusted based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It can also support continuity of care when someone moves or has a changing schedule.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, plus trauma, eating and intimacy-related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment, fatherhood issues and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is described as warm and non-judgemental with a relational focus. She combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns in relationships and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a psychodynamic and person-centred psychotherapist in the UK. That experience informs how she works with grief, trauma and everyday stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are determined according to the therapist's location and schedule.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.