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Syed 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, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorder

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Syed Ali is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on building on existing strengths. He aims to support people who want to move towards a more fulfilling life and take practical steps to change.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar.

Background and approach

His practice also covers relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, self-esteem and body image, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges related to parenting and caregiving. Syed draws on a number of therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work on thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based methods to look at patterns in relationships. He also uses client-centred and existential ideas to keep the work grounded in the person’s experience. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.

Syed helps people set realistic goals, try small changes between sessions, and find ways to cope with setbacks. He pays attention to how past experiences affect current reactions and how day-to-day routines can be adjusted for better wellbeing. People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through worries.

Syed offers support for issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, career stresses, and complex problems that involve more than one difficulty. He accepts international clients who prefer to work in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer on what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, which can reduce stuck patterns and build purpose. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing routines and behaviours to improve mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect emotions and reactions, helping people rehearse different ways of relating and responding.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and practical.

Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in quickly during a busy day, and messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family duties and travel, while keeping continuity if plans change.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a mix of approaches including ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centred ideas to keep therapy practical and person-focused.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who wish to work in that language.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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