Nadira Akhtar, BACP

Nadira Akhtar is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship difficulties including jealousy. She works with a wide range of concerns such as grief, parenting strain, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. Nadira brings eight years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon or long theory explanations.

Nadira draws on a few recognised approaches to tailor support to what each person needs. She uses Client-Centred techniques to create a respectful space, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and Emotionally-Focused ideas when emotions and bonds are central to the difficulty. Mindfulness and Solution-Focused tools are used where short-term coping and present-moment awareness help.

Her aim is to help people identify small, realistic changes that improve day-to-day life. Conversations may involve setting immediate goals, practicing new ways of responding, and building skills to manage strong feelings. The focus is on useful, manageable steps rather than open-ended process.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session according to therapist availability. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How Nadira uses different approaches in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and encourages self-directed change through supportive conversations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful reactions; it often uses practical exercises and homework tasks to build new habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to feelings and emotional responses, helping people make sense of strong emotions and improve how they relate to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nadira will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt techniques to fit each person's needs. She aims to keep the process collaborative so people can try methods and adjust them as they go.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people join from quieter surroundings without needing extra time out. Different approaches translate well to remote work: CBT supports worksheet-based tasks, Client-Centred talking works well for reflective sessions, and EFT can be used to notice and respond to emotions in the moment. Registered or accredited professionals generally aim to match format and approach to what will help most.