Ornella Tohme, BACP

Ornella Tohme practices a person-centred approach that places the client at the heart of therapy. She uses simple, direct conversation to help people name what feels hard and decide what they want to change. Ornella speaks English, Arabic and French and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.

She has eight years of experience in the field and a BACP credential. Her work focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and anger. She also helps people facing trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strains, LGBT matters, career questions and coping with life changes.

Sessions centre on listening and following the client’s pace. Ornella adapts the dialogue and the plan to each person’s needs. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

Clients can expect practical conversation rather than technical jargon. The therapist supports people in noticing what matters, weighing options and practising small changes between meetings. The goal is steady progress that fits everyday life.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Ornella guides the first steps and helps set realistic goals. Her approach is collaborative and gradual, with attention to safety and the client’s readiness for change.

How a person-centred approach works online

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, acceptance and gentle reflection so people can explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and coping with life changes.

Because the work is driven by the client, sessions tend to be conversational and paced to the individual. Ornella uses that conversational way of working to help people clarify their priorities and make small, manageable changes. She and the client decide together what to focus on and how to move forward.

Check the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone avoid travelling for an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that remote sessions help people maintain continuity of care while juggling everyday demands.