Ayaz Akhtar

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting concerns

About Ayaz

Ayaz Akhtar works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, self-esteem and career issues. He uses a collaborative style and adapts sessions to the aims you bring. Ayaz is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Ayaz offers practical, talk-based work that looks at patterns in feelings and relationships. He draws on attachment-based ideas to consider how early relationships shape current responses. He also uses client-centred methods to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person in front of him.

For people with intense emotional responses or self-harm thoughts he can use skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to manage distress and improve coping. He also works with trauma-related distress using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate alongside other approaches. Psychodynamic concepts are used when exploring longer-term patterns and repeated relationship themes.

Ayaz has worked with a wide range of difficulties including bipolar spectrum mood issues, ADHD, panic and panic attacks, obsessive concerns, and the effects of abuse. He also helps with problems such as abandonment feelings, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity and isolation.

Sessions are delivered in a collaborative way. Ayaz aims to help people make sense of their difficulties and to develop clearer ways to cope and move forward. He works in English and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns of relating. It helps when someone notices repeated problems in relationships or strong reactions linked to trust and closeness.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pace. The counsellor aims to follow the client's concerns and reflect back what matters to them, which can help with low mood, self-esteem and decision-making.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing self-harm urges. These skills can be practised in sessions and then used between meetings to handle distress more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ayaz will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. The choice of method can change as the work develops and as new priorities emerge.

Confirm the exact session formats available before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, require less travel, or allow shorter check-in meetings when time is limited. It can also permit sessions without needing to be on camera or to travel, depending on the offered formats. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to suit remote work and practical life constraints.

Topics Ayaz lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-harm
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Ayaz

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks using practical coping strategies and therapeutic exploration.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses attachment-based and client-centred work, with elements of DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy depending on presenting needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of concerns.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How are sessions organised?

Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered for appointments.

How do I start sessions with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.