Soraya Hind

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Race and identity

About Soraya

Soraya Hind works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and self-esteem using an integrative, person-centred approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Soraya describes herself as a mixed race mother and a disabled woman who has lived through significant challenges. She uses that lived experience alongside her counselling practice to explore issues related to race, identity and cultural background. Conversations in sessions are direct and practical, focusing on the problems that cause distress now.

Her work includes addressing the emotional impact of racism and disability hate crime, and the effects these can have on personal and intergenerational wellbeing. She helps people name stereotypes they have been handed or have taken on, and then looks at ways to reduce their hold. Trauma-related concerns such as sexual assault and domestic violence are part of her practice.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to offer practical exercises and ways of noticing thoughts and feelings differently. Solution-Focused Therapy is used for concrete goal-setting and short-term change. Trauma-Focused approaches inform work where past harm needs careful attention.

Sessions cover a broad range of issues including ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain, multicultural concerns and guilt or shame. Soraya aims to help people understand patterns in their life, explore identity and take steps that feel manageable for them.

How Soraya uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings and decide what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by encouraging values-led action rather than battling every difficult thought.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to recognise patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety and depression and includes exercises that can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Soraya will discuss your situation and goals and agree which methods to use together. This is a collaborative process and may change as therapy progresses.

Session arrangements should fit around everyday life. The biography does not state which specific session formats are used online, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping a regular appointment rhythm.

Topics Soraya lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• ADHD
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Domestic violence
• Guilt and shame
• Multicultural concerns
• Sexual assault and abuse

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Soraya

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are addressed in session.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative approach with a person-centred foundation and draws on ACT, CBT, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused therapies.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' experience as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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