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Summar Ali, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Summar Ali offers straightforward, compassionate support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief or relationship problems. She aims to help clients make sense of difficult moments and find practical ways to cope. Summar uses simple language and a calm approach to help people feel heard and understood.

She draws on 11 years of experience across NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, school counselling, drug and alcohol services, bereavement work and sexual trauma support.

Background and approach

She has also lectured at the University of Southampton and the Anna Freud Centre, teaching trainees who work in the NHS. Summar has a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Young People’s Mental Health.

She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervisory Skills and a Higher Education Certificate in Academic Practice with Fellowship status. Her practice looks at emotional, mental and physical wellbeing together. In sessions she uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed thinking, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and elements from dialectical behaviour work.

She adapts these to suit each person’s needs. Summar works online and with animal-assisted therapy outside of the digital setting. She speaks English and accepts international clients.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, and subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

Practical approaches for online therapy and support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop safer ways of connecting with others. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being listened to without judgement and helps people find their own direction by using empathic, non-directive support.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals and what feels comfortable. Together they will try methods that fit the situation and adjust over time based on what works best for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and brief check-ins suit live chat or messaging. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life or other commitments while keeping consistent progress with a registered or accredited professional.
What concerns does Summar focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and trauma among other concerns. Relationship, grief, parenting and work-related issues are also within her focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and direct, using listening and practical tools to support change. Sessions combine client-centred conversation with structured techniques when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working across NHS CAMHS, schools, drug and alcohol services, bereavement support and sexual trauma work. She has also lectured in higher education.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These different formats suit a range of schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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