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Ghada Akkad, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Ghada Akkad uses a warm, person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom and speaks English and Arabic. Ghada aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable, so people feel heard and less overwhelmed when they begin.

She focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Sessions often cover relationship difficulties, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and work-related strain.

Background and approach

Ghada also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and addiction concerns, and she pays attention to cultural and immigration issues when they matter. Her work draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness. These methods are used to help people notice painful thoughts, build coping skills and move towards what matters to them.

Conversations are kept direct and down-to-earth, with room for creativity and humour where useful. With five years of experience, Ghada blends practical tools and listening to help people make steady progress. She encourages people to see their own strengths and to try small changes between sessions.

The aim is to leave therapy with clearer choices and skills that can be used every day. People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk about difficult feelings and confusing situations. Ghada works collaboratively to set goals and adapt the approach as needs change over time.

How Ghada’s Approaches Work Online

Ghada uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and focus on what matters to them. ACT encourages small steps towards valued goals while learning to live with uncomfortable feelings. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practise different ways of responding, which can relieve anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ghada will discuss goals, values and preferences with each person and adapt methods to suit their needs. This is a collaborative process so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check‑in suits the day. Live chat and messaging can work for brief updates, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when circumstances change.

What kinds of problems does Ghada help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self‑esteem issues, plus grief, trauma and addictions.

What is her therapy style like?

Ghada uses a person‑centred style that is warm and straightforward, combining practical tools with listening and creativity.

How much experience does she have?

Ghada has five years of professional experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a BACP counsellor as listed in her profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.

What session formats are available?

Ghada provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging as session formats.

How do costs and billing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Arabic

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Ghada Akkad, BACP

Background and approach

How Ghada’s Approaches Work Online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety