- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- Motivational interviewing
About Issaka
Issaka Zango is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem and major life changes. He also works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger and career uncertainty. Young adult issues are among the concerns he lists, including navigating early adult transitions and finding direction.
Issaka uses a conversational, client-centred approach that aims to make talking about hard things clearer and less daunting. Sessions focus on helping people put their experience into words, notice patterns and build practical ways to handle day-to-day strain. He avoids telling clients what to do and instead collaborates on strategies that suit each person’s needs.
He draws on Jungian ideas and psychodynamic thinking to explore personal themes and life stories. Motivational interviewing techniques are sometimes used to support change and commitment. Internal Family Systems ideas can help when parts of someone’s experience feel at odds with each other.
Issaka describes therapy as a process that deepens over time. Early sessions usually concentrate on identifying immediate concerns and creating simple tools for coping. Later work often looks at deeper beliefs and long-standing patterns that affect relationships, work and self-worth.
He offers sessions in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Issaka integrates client-centred work with elements of Jungian thinking to explore personal meaning. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters to them; it can help with confidence, anxiety and relationship questions. Jungian Therapy looks at themes, symbols and life stories to uncover patterns that influence mood and choices; it is often useful for people wanting to understand deeper personal narratives.He also uses Motivational Interviewing when people want to make practical changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and find their own reasons to move forward, which can support steps around addiction, sleep or career changes. Together with the client he will consider which of these approaches fits best and adapt the work as needs and goals become clearer. Finding the right mix is a collaborative part of the process rather than a fixed promise.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or busy days, and can reduce travel. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when time is tight, while video sessions allow visual connection for deeper dialogue. Registered or accredited professionals typically work with clients to arrange times that suit everyday routines, and Issaka will help plan the practical side when you schedule a first meeting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, life changes and related concerns including addiction, trauma and grief.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is conversational and client-centred. He collaborates with clients to put experiences into words and build practical coping tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients as stated in his profile.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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