Ayaz Akhtar, BACP
Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
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About Ayaz
Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents on common struggles such as depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what feels hard and begin to make changes.
Ayaz uses a collaborative style. He listens first, then tailors the way he talks and what he offers to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around practical goals and the things that matter most to the person in front of him. He has supported people through trauma and emotional abuse, and worked with those who have been given personality disorder diagnoses. He also helps with parenting stress, career pressures, sleep problems and problems with mood and self-esteem.
Ayaz draws on several approaches, including attachment-focused work, client-centred methods and skills-based strategies from dialectical behaviour therapy. He also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories and psychodynamic thinking to look at long-standing patterns. He explains approaches in plain language and adapts them to the client’s needs.
Sessions can help when life feels overwhelming, when grief lingers, or when old ways of coping stop working. Ayaz encourages small practical steps alongside steady emotional support. If someone is ready to start, he helps them make a plan and move forward at a manageable pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389469 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ayaz works with
Everything Ayaz lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ayaz lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and relies on open listening and acceptance. In remote sessions this can feel like a steady, supportive place to talk things through and build confidence at the client’s own pace.
Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be practiced between sessions using calls or messages so clients can try them in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what feels helpful together. That collaborative process lets the client steer the focus, adjust techniques and agree goals that make sense for their life.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you read visual cues, phone calls use less bandwidth, and shorter chat or messaging sessions can fit around work or parenting. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy schedule.
Frequently asked
What issues does Ayaz work with?
Ayaz supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship concerns. He also helps with parenting pressure, sleep issues, mood disorders and trauma.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practises a collaborative, non-judgemental style and tailors sessions to each person. The focus is on listening first, then setting practical goals together.
What experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of concerns, including trauma, personality disorder presentations and mood difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP, which is shown as his credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do costs and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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