Ayaz Akhtar , BACP

Ayaz Akhtar is a UK-licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and adolescents, offering sensitive and respectful support for a wide range of life challenges. He brings five years of clinical experience to work with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, career concerns, OCD, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and personality disorder presentations. Ayaz also supports people coping with grief, anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, panic, self-harm, and other mood and stress-related concerns.

Ayaz holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and applies a collaborative, person-centered style to therapy. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood, and he adapts dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Whether a client seeks short-term support for a specific problem or longer-term work to explore deeper patterns, Ayaz focuses on building understanding and practical change.

He describes his work as compassionate and solution-oriented, guiding people toward clearer choices and greater resilience. Ayaz invites anyone ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life to reach out, and he offers supportive partnership throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ayaz often draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns - this approach helps people understand emotional bonds, attachment issues, and relational difficulties. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change and build self-understanding and confidence. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - is used to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ayaz works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy with Ayaz is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue during life transitions or busy periods.