Ghada Akkad, BACP

Ghada Akkad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She works in a down-to-earth way that aims to make sessions feel less intimidating and more practical. Ghada speaks English and Arabic and brings five years of professional experience to her practice.

She believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on. In sessions she aims to listen closely and help clients notice small changes that add up. Her manner is warm and straightforward, and she uses creativity to keep work engaging as problems are worked through.

Ghada draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. She tailors methods to the person's needs and prefers to choose techniques that fit each individual rather than following a single formula.

Her areas of focus include relationships, self-esteem, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, commitment concerns, communication problems, jealousy and feelings of isolation.

Sessions combine practical tools with supportive conversation. Clients can expect to set clear goals, practise skills between sessions, and reflect on progress as they go. The aim is lasting change that feels manageable in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and struggles around life purpose. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect, and then using practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with anxiety, obsessions and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre, giving space to be heard while the counsellor reflects and supports the person’s own problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ghada will listen to what matters to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan together. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels useful for the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, family and travel because they remove commute time and can be easier to schedule. Online work also makes it simple to practise skills in real-life moments and to carry learning into everyday routines.