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Noreen Akhtar, BACP, NCPS

Noreen Akhtar helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

About Noreen

Noreen Akhtar helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family problems, anger and major life changes. Her practice includes compassion fatigue and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and illness-related distress.

Noreen offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about painful events and difficult feelings. Conversations are led by the person seeking help, with the counsellor offering reflections and practical ideas.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than big or sudden changes. She blends compassionate listening with evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance-based work. That combination helps people understand unhelpful patterns and practise new ways of responding.

Noreen also uses attachment-informed perspectives to look at how past relationships shape present reactions. Clients can expect short-term goals alongside room to bring deeper, longer-term issues. Noreen draws on seven years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

Those are listed as part of her background and practice in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for people outside the UK. Appointments are provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396328	September 2026
NCPS	NCS22-00375	April 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 Noreen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Noreen names

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How therapeutic approaches translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps that move life in a chosen direction, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping after trauma.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to shift unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as needs change over time.

Online sessions use video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different days and rhythms. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on what helps you make progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Noreen specialise in?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening first and offering practical steps you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Noreen has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.