- Collaborative therapy
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Ayaz
Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and has five years of clinical experience. He meets people where they are and aims to offer a respectful, non-judgemental space for talking things through.
Ayaz works with adults and adolescents on common problems such as anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also helps with parenting challenges, career stress, sleep problems and issues that follow trauma or emotional abuse. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among the concerns he lists.
His approach is collaborative. He listens first, then tailors sessions to each person’s needs. He aims to build understanding around feelings and patterns, and to support practical steps that make everyday life easier.
Ayaz uses a mix of methods that suit the person in front of him. He draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred stance, dialectical behaviour techniques, EMDR and psychodynamic concepts. He explains options clearly and works together with clients to choose what feels right.
People who come to him can expect calm, direct conversations and plans that fit their situation. He invites anyone ready to take a first step to begin a process of steady change and greater self-understanding.
Approaches that translate to online work
Ayaz often combines attachment-based ideas with client-centred care and dialectical behaviour therapy techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape feelings and behaviour and helps people notice and change difficult patterns. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and careful listening to help people make sense of their experience. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions, useful for anxiety, panic and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Ayaz will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals, needs and comfort. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to get ready for a face-to-face appointment. Many people find virtual work helps them apply skills in daily settings and keeps therapy consistent even when schedules change.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor work with?
He supports adults and adolescents with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as trauma-related concerns and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, non-judgemental approach that focuses on listening first and then tailoring sessions to the person’s needs.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, personality issues and the aftermath of abuse.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription used for sessions, and the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.