Ghada Akkad, BACP
Ghada Akkad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage worry, low mood and life strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Ghada
Ghada Akkad is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage worry, low mood and life strain. She works in English and Arabic and aims to make the first steps toward help feel straightforward and human.
Ghada brings five years of professional experience to sessions and draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs. She listens first and follows the person's lead, helping them notice personal strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions are often a mixture of talking, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between meetings. Ghada aims for clear, simple strategies rather than long lists of techniques. People contact her about stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and problems in relationships.
She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and life transitions. Other areas she addresses include compulsive behaviours, addiction concerns, isolation and difficulties around identity and immigration. Her way of working is warm and down-to-earth.
Conversations can include practical exercises, mindfulness practices and steps to change unhelpful thinking or behaviour. She makes space for humour as well as difficult feelings. Ghada accepts clients internationally and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to connect.
Her sessions sit on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395489 | November 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 Ghada works with
Everything Ghada lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ghada lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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
Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your priorities and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. You can discuss what helps most and adjust the approach as therapy progresses so the work stays useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and use visual exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins or when note-taking helps. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family or travel and help people keep continuity even when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Other areas include relationship problems, grief, trauma, addictions and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and finding what works for each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people from different backgrounds.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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