- Person-centred care
- Evidence-informed tools
- Multilingual support
About Sunah
Sunah Akhtar is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship worries. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn straight away. Sunah speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu which can help people feel heard in their own words.
She uses a person-centred style that focuses on the client's experience. That means conversations start with what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness to help with unhelpful thoughts and overwhelming feelings.
Sunah has nine years of experience and is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member, BACP. Her background includes a four-year placement supporting people at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon. That work involved giving emotional support and helping people talk through difficult moments.
Her practice has covered issues such as depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, trauma and attachment difficulties. She also supports people with grief, addiction concerns, sexuality and intimacy-related issues, and stress linked to work or life changes.
Sunah aims to create a calm, non-judgemental environment. She works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. To begin, clients use the site questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
She uses a person-centred style that focuses on the client's experience. That means conversations start with what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness to help with unhelpful thoughts and overwhelming feelings.
Sunah has nine years of experience and is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member, BACP. Her background includes a four-year placement supporting people at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon. That work involved giving emotional support and helping people talk through difficult moments.
Her practice has covered issues such as depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, trauma and attachment difficulties. She also supports people with grief, addiction concerns, sexuality and intimacy-related issues, and stress linked to work or life changes.
Sunah aims to create a calm, non-judgemental environment. She works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. To begin, clients use the site questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Sunah uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT often involves practical exercises and short skills practice that suit focused online conversations. She also works from a person-centred, attachment-aware stance which places the client's experience at the centre. That approach emphasises listening, building trust and understanding relationship patterns that affect current life.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Sunah will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest a blend of methods that feels most helpful. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of therapy into busy schedules and fewer travel demands. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-based conversation when video is difficult. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm the current options before booking so you know what is offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor address?
Sunah supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also works with trauma, grief, addiction, self-esteem and many life-change challenges.
What is Sunah's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centred and empathic, focusing on the client’s priorities. She blends CBT and mindfulness techniques to help manage thoughts and feelings in practical ways.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience, including placements providing emotional support at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions can be conducted in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Are online or remote sessions available for international clients?
International clients are accepted. Please confirm the current session options and formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.