Leyla Akaidere, BACP
Leyla Akaidere is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, relationship strain, grief and big life changes.
About Leyla
Leyla Akaidere is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, relationship strain, grief and big life changes. She presents a calm, supportive presence and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Leyla treats conversations as a space to notice strengths and plan small, practical steps forward.
She draws on three years working as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist. Leyla also holds a Psychology degree and is PCE-CfD qualified; she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in clinical settings where she supported people dealing with persistent low mood and major transitions. In sessions Leyla listens for patterns that keep problems coming back and helps people try new ways of relating and coping. She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps clients set clear goals for the work.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit each person’s needs. Leyla also has experience addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and the emotional impact of ageing, chronic illness, cancer and caregiving. She supports people with communication and commitment difficulties, codependency and relationship challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. Leyla encourages anyone feeling stuck with grief, depression or life changes to consider a short matching questionnaire to find a helpful way forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395463 | March 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 Leyla works with
Everything Leyla lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leyla treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts the plan based on a person’s goals, pace and what feels most helpful. She will discuss options in early sessions and agree on steps to try, reviewing progress together as therapy continues.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to maximise flexibility. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversational exchange, phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit people who prefer writing or need frequent brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and everyday life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Leyla often help with?
She works with people dealing with depression, grief, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment, abandonment and communication problems.
What is Leyla's approach in therapy?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She listens for unhelpful patterns, sets realistic goals and uses evidence-based techniques to try new ways of coping.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Leyla has three years as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist and prior professional experience in clinical settings. She also holds a Psychology degree.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference and needs.
What does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leyla?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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