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Sunah Akhtar, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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Sunah Akhtar is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and major life changes. She speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and brings nine years of practical experience to her work. Sunah is a BACP member and offers online and remote session formats for those who prefer digital options.

Sunah uses clear, straightforward conversation to help clients make sense of how they feel. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her - setting goals, noticing patterns, and trying small, manageable changes.

Background and approach

She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce unhelpful thinking and increase meaningful action. Her background includes a four-year placement at organisations that provided emotional support to diverse clients. That work strengthened her skills in listening, crisis support and helping people build coping strategies.

She has also carried out therapy work through online services, gaining experience with remote formats and their practical demands. Sunah often supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleeping and eating issues, parenting pressures, and workplace stress. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood variation, body image, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions aim to improve day-to-day functioning and restore a sense of direction. In session she takes a person-centred, empathic stance and adapts methods to fit each client. Practical tools, reflective conversation and behavioural experiments are common parts of her work.

People who want straightforward, culturally aware support tend to find her approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then focus on actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and build new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adapt them as needed so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single style.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to make attendance easier. Video calls let most people keep face-to-face interaction while avoiding travel. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. Many people find these options increase flexibility and make it simpler to maintain therapy alongside work and family life.
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, parenting pressures, self-esteem and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and empathic. She uses practical exercises alongside reflective conversation to help people make small changes that matter.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in counselling and therapy settings, including a four-year placement providing emotional support to clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu to support a range of language needs.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

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