- Warm interactive style
- CBT and attachment informed
- BACP counsellor
About Billel
Billel Addad offers calm, practical help for people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or panic. He writes in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions easy to follow for someone juggling life and responsibilities. People turn to him for help with mood problems, relationship strain, addictive behaviours and panic-related worry.
He is a BACP counsellor with 16 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. His background includes work with depression, ADHD, trauma and grief, and he has supported people through loss, abuse and major life changes. He frames his work around the person rather than a label.
His style is described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respectful, sensitive conversation. He uses a mix of cognitive-behavioural ideas, client-centred listening and attachment-informed thinking to shape sessions. That means practical tools are paired with space to talk about feelings and relationships.
Assessment and planning are collaborative. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small, doable steps between meetings. For panic and panic attacks he pays attention to patterns of thought, bodily reactions and relationship factors that can keep anxiety going.
People interested in working together start by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist's availability and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches that shape online work
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships affect current patterns of closeness and trust; it helps when anxiety or panic is tied to feeling unsafe with others. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and reflecting your experience back without judgement; it helps people find their own pace and answers during stressful times. Cognitive-behavioural ideas look at the link between thoughts, body sensations and actions, and offer practical exercises to reduce panic symptoms and unhelpful thinking.Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try out methods and adjust the approach based on what feels most helpful. That means sessions can shift between exploring feelings, practising coping techniques and setting small tasks to try between meetings.
Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography does not list explicit formats. Confirm which session types are currently offered and how they fit into daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, reduce commute time and enable shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows using written or audio notes between sessions to reinforce learning and track progress without requiring extra travel.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, addictions and trauma-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive-behavioural and client-centred methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with people on issues such as mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties and ADHD.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.