Noreen Akhtar, BACP, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
CBT and ACT

About Noreen

Noreen Akhtar is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has seven years of practice experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing relationship and family difficulties, anger, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.

Noreen works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She listens and helps clients put words to difficult feelings. Conversations tend to focus on what is most troubling right now and on small steps that can make things more manageable.

Her approach draws on several well-known methods. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take steps towards those values. Attachment-based ideas help when early relationships affect current trust and closeness.

Sessions include time to reflect on personal history, current pressures and practical coping skills. Noreen pays attention to how loss, trauma or long-term stress show up in daily life and offers strategies to reduce overwhelm. She also helps people who are navigating abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness, fertility problems and family of origin issues.

People can expect clear conversation, concrete techniques and a steady focus on next steps. Noreen provides her work in English and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the online therapy matching process and schedule an initial session.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking small steps that reflect personal values. This can help when life feels directionless or overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current ways of relating and can be useful for relationship worries and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as things move forward.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or busy days. They can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and let people choose quieter surroundings or spend less time away from daily routines. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt session length and focus to what works best for each person.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family difficulties.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-focused and practical, with attention to current pressures and small steps that can help day to day.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional practice experience in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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