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Ayaz Akhtar, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

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Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers a calm, respectful approach. Ayaz aims to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood or major life changes.

He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship strain and parenting concerns. Ayaz keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change.

Background and approach

He listens first, then works with each person to shape a plan that fits their needs. That plan may draw on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, dialectical behaviour strategies, EMDR or psychodynamic thinking. In sessions he pays attention to patterns that cause repeated hurt or confusion.

He helps people notice how past experiences affect current feelings and choices. Practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving sleep or daily routines are used alongside deeper discussion of relationships and identity. Ayaz also offers support around identity issues such as shame, guilt, impulsivity, isolation and problems linked to mood disorders.

He can help with specific concerns including panic attacks, self-harm thoughts, ADHD-related struggles and compassion fatigue. People who choose him can expect a collaborative style. He aims to be non-judgemental and to adapt his way of working to each person.

If someone wants clearer steps and tools, that will be part of the work alongside exploring longer-standing patterns.

Approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviours and can help with trust, intimacy and parenting challenges. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and uses listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions to stress and low mood. Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity and improving daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ayaz will discuss different options and decide together which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. Sometimes the work focuses on building emotion regulation skills first; other times it moves into processing past hurts or patterns that repeat in relationships.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people speak face to face from wherever they are and are good for deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for flexible support between calls and can fit into busy schedules or shifts at work. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these formats to make therapy accessible and workable for different lifestyles.
What issues does Ayaz commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting worries, relationship strain and sleep problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Ayaz uses a calm, collaborative and non-judgemental style. He combines practical skills work with exploring relationship patterns and emotional history.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience working as a psychotherapist and has supported people with mood disorders, panic, self-harm thoughts and trauma-related difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Ayaz offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled?
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 begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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