Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie

Benedicta Sanio Ala-Oborie is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of clinical experience. Her work addresses common life pressures and emotional pain in a straightforward, compassionate way.

She sees people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression and grief. She also helps those facing relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and challenges connected to parenting and family life. LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue are included among the issues she supports.

Benedicta blends person-centred and psychodynamic ideas in her sessions. That means she listens closely, reflects on patterns that cause pain, and helps people make sense of their feelings. Mindfulness and breath work are used where helpful to support grounding and emotion regulation.

Her style is warm, respectful and non-judgemental. Sessions are adapted to each person so practical needs and personal preferences shape the work. Benedicta does not diagnose, but she will work with any existing diagnosis to help clients understand their experiences.

She encourages people who feel stuck to take a first step towards change. Conversations tend to be calm and focused, with attention to what matters most to the individual. Benedicta aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful for building self-esteem and working through life changes by placing the client's perspective at the centre of sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them. It helps people understand how attachment and emotional responses affect trust, intimacy and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Benedicta will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs and goals. She adjusts techniques over time, checking in about what feels helpful and what should change.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also be adapted so exercises like breath work and mindfulness still form part of the session. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical details and help match session rhythm to everyday life.