- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
- Supports attachment work
About Ilona
Ilona Rakauskaite is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She supports those facing grief, low self-esteem, life changes and challenges with motivation and confidence. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping clients take small steps that make a difference.
Ilona draws on seven years of experience working with issues such as addiction, relationship strain, anger and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment concerns, abandonment, communication problems and neurodivergent needs related to autism and Asperger Syndrome. Sessions tend to centre on what the person wants to change and the strengths they already have.
Her approach combines client-centred listening with techniques from attachment work and mindfulness. She uses hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing when these fit a client’s goals. Ilona aims to create a calm space where people can notice patterns, practice new responses and build confidence to act differently.
People who come for therapy can expect straightforward language and practical suggestions to try between sessions. Ilona encourages small, manageable changes rather than big leaps. She frames progress as steady and personal, tailored to each person’s pace and needs.
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian and Ilona accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete the platform matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Ilona works with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness as part of online therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of relating. It can be useful for those who notice repeated difficulties with trust, closeness or abandonment.Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It involves guided attention exercises and simple daily practices to help with anxiety, stress and coping during life changes. Ilona also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and boost motivation when tackling habits or addiction.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and past attempts, then suggest what to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so they match daily life and practical needs. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements at the first meeting helps shape sessions that fold into everyday routines without overhauling them.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Lithuanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Ilona works with stress, anxiety and trauma-related issues, plus grief, self-esteem and life transitions. She also supports people with addictions, relationship and career challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical, focusing on listening first and suggesting small steps to try between sessions. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used alongside conversational work.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience helping people with motivation, confidence and coping after loss. Her work includes attention to attachment issues and communication problems.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP credentials as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian to accommodate different language needs.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people based outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.