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Malik Akhtar, BACP

Malik Akhtar offers calm, straightforward counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Malik

Malik Akhtar offers calm, straightforward counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and life changes. He works in a way that aims to make conversations clear and useful. Malik uses simple language and practical steps so people can start to feel steadier sooner.

He has worked in counselling since 2002 and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP. Malik provides both short-term and longer-term support according to what someone needs.

Background and approach

Malik practises in a way that draws on several approaches. He uses client-centred ideas to follow what matters to the person in the room. He also includes mindfulness and motivational ideas to help with coping and making change.

Sessions focus on the immediate problems you bring. That might be managing panic and anxiety, dealing with grief, addressing substance use, or working on self-esteem and relationships. Malik pays attention to cultural and identity issues when they matter to the person he sees.

He offers flexible session types to suit different lives and schedules. Conversations can be practical, reflective, or a mix of both depending on what helps most. Malik aims to make counselling as usable and down-to-earth as possible.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	381597	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Malik lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love

Ways of working Malik names

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Approaches you can use online with a counsellor

Client-centred work focuses on following your needs and priorities in each session, helping you be heard and understood. It is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and manage anxiety symptoms. It can help with sleep problems, panic, and staying calmer in difficult moments.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change, for example with substance use or lifestyle shifts. It uses guided conversation to uncover what matters to you and to build motivation for small steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change as your needs change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as fitting sessions around work, avoiding travel time, and choosing formats that suit the moment. Video calls are close to face-to-face contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Malik help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and related issues such as grief, trauma, sleeping and eating difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people make changes.

How long has he practised counselling?

He has 22 years of experience, working with both short-term and longer-term therapy since 2002.

Where does he practise and what are his credentials?

He works from the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu to support a wider range of clients.

What online session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.