About Ilona
Ilona Rakauskaite is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She works with clients who are facing life changes, career pressures, addiction concerns and relationship strain. Ilona speaks English and Lithuanian and practises from the United Kingdom.
Ilona’s style starts from the belief that the client knows their story best. She offers a calm, listening approach and uses a mix of methods to help people find clearer choices and regain motivation.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Her background includes seven years of experience supporting people through trauma, bereavement and compassion fatigue. She also supports those managing attachment issues, abandonment feelings and the effects of domestic violence.
Ilona has worked with people affected by drug and alcohol problems and with those who face repeated relationship or communication difficulties. Therapy methods she draws on include attachment-based work, client-centred talking, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. These are used to help with emotional regulation, rebuilding confidence and making changes that feel manageable.
People often come for help with anger, emptiness or difficulties in forgiving themselves or others. Ilona aims to create a steady space where clients can try out new ways of coping and take small steps towards their goals.
What Ilona works with
Everything Ilona lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Ilona is listed here; the rest shows what else Ilona works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Ilona lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Ilona’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape reactions now and helps people build more supported ways of relating and coping. It can be useful for abandonment, attachment difficulties and problems with trust.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you feel understood and can reach your own conclusions. It helps with low self-esteem, life changes and sorting out difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the way sessions run as understanding grows.
If you are considering online work, check the session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations, including international clients. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio when they need a quick moment, while others choose longer video sessions for deeper conversation. Ask about practical options so sessions fit your routine and needs.
Questions people ask about Ilona
What kinds of problems can Ilona help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as addictions and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical steps and helping people find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
Ilona has seven years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options when arranging a booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ilona?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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