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Nadira Akhtar, BACP

Nadira Akhtar is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

About Nadira

Nadira Akhtar is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and work and life transitions. She speaks English and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Nadira brings eight years of professional experience to her practice and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

She believes each person knows their own story and that many personal strengths can aid recovery and change. Sessions are aimed at helping people name problems and find manageable steps forward. Her approach is adaptable and practical.

She uses client-centred methods to build trust and listen deeply. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used when people want clear tools to change thinking and behaviour patterns. Emotionally-Focused ideas help when stronger feelings and relationship patterns need attention.

Nadira also includes mindfulness and solution-focused work to help people stop getting stuck and start trying new ways of coping. Therapy sessions are conversational and collaborative, with a focus on what the person wants to achieve. She supports people to practise new skills between sessions and to notice small changes.

People can expect straightforward language and a calm, steady presence in sessions. The aim is to make goals clear, break them into steps and work at a pace that suits the individual. Nadira guides the process while centring the person’s own priorities and choices.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402513	October 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Body image
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Nadira names

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How Nadira’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own answers. This approach is useful for anyone who wants a relationship that feels heard and respected.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives practical tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It suits people wanting clear steps to reduce anxiety, low mood or problematic habits.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and understand strong emotions and how these shape relationships and behaviour. It can be useful when past hurts or attachment patterns affect daily life.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and agree a plan together. This collaborative approach means the style can shift as needs and priorities change.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video lets people use visual cues and mirror face-to-face contact. Phone calls can require less bandwidth and suit those who prefer not to use video. Chat or messaging offers brief check-ins and the chance to reflect in writing between longer sessions. Together these options give flexibility so people can choose what works for them.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Nadira specialise in?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include relationship and family issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, career matters and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Nadira uses a warm, client-centred style that prioritises listening and collaboration. She combines practical techniques with emotional work to match what each person needs.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties. Her work emphasises building on individual strengths and taking small, manageable steps.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with Nadira?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.