Malik Akhtar, BACP
Malik Akhtar offers clear, straightforward counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +17 more
About Malik
Malik Akhtar offers clear, straightforward counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by life. He explains options simply and helps people find practical ways to cope. He works in English and also speaks Punjabi and Urdu.
Malik has practised since 2002 and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He provides both short-term and longer-term support and adapts his work to each person's needs. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and what is realistic to change.
Background and approach
He uses an integrative approach, bringing together different methods to match the situation. That means sessions might focus on present problems, on building awareness, or on practical steps to try between meetings. When appropriate, he may use motivational techniques to help with change and goal-setting.
Clients can expect a patient, collaborative style. Malik listens for patterns that cause difficulty and suggests small, achievable steps. He pays attention to cultural background and how identity affects wellbeing.
His practice supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem and depression. He also works with issues such as obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, substance use and coping with life changes. People who prefer talking online or by phone can connect in those ways.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or messaging depending on the format chosen.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381597 | June 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 Malik works with
Everything Malik lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Malik lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding techniques to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These tools are often used for sleep problems, panic symptoms and to help with emotional regulation.
Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their reasons for change and build motivation step by step. It is practical for issues such as addictions, substance use and making lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person and adjust the plan as things change. This collaborative pace helps people test what works without committing to a single method from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and practical demonstrations of techniques. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer a written way to reflect and receive prompts between sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules, locations and communication preferences.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Malik help with?
He supports people with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include OCD, panic, substance use and multicultural concerns.
What is his style of therapy like?
He works in a client-centred, collaborative way and adapts methods to suit each person. Sessions mix listening, reflection and practical steps that clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience in counselling, practising since 2002 and working with a wide range of issues across that time.
What qualifications and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu to accommodate different language preferences.
How can sessions be conducted online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as possible formats depending on the chosen arrangement.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription used; sessions take place via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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