Malik Akhtar, BACP

How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers non-judgemental attention and helps people find their own answers, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress. It helps with worry, sleep problems and difficulties that come from feeling overwhelmed.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It is helpful when someone wants short-term change or to tackle a specific problem like coping with cravings or improving sleep.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Malik will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's needs, goals and preferences. He checks in and adapts plans as therapy progresses so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and work in a conversational way. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection and flexibility when scheduling is tight. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.