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Ghada Akkad

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Ghada Akkad

BACP

BACP counsellor - life purpose and relationships

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Experience
5 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Arabic
  • ACT methods
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Ghada

Ghada Akkad is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, self-esteem concerns and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, compassion fatigue and questions about life purpose.

Ghada sees the person as the expert in their own story and aims to build on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward. She uses creativity in sessions so conversations feel engaging and useful rather than heavy or overly clinical.

Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural ideas, dialectical behaviour techniques and mindfulness. Ghada adapts these methods to what each person needs and prefers, discussing why a particular way of working might help.

In a meeting with her, clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises and simple skills to try between sessions. She describes the work as down-to-earth: there may be honest conversations, some lightness, and tasks that aim to build lasting change over time.

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she accepts people from outside the UK. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the service button.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 395489

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Arabic

How Ghada uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that align with what matters. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about purpose. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change them, which many people find useful for anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Ghada will discuss different approaches with the client and decide together which methods suit the person’s aims, preferences and practical needs. That collaborative choice can be revisited as the work progresses.

The practical benefits of meeting online include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and cutting travel time. If someone needs a shorter check-in or prefers audio only to reduce data use, those are practical options to discuss when confirming session arrangements. Confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking so they match everyday life and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Ghada works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, addictions and coping with life changes, among other issues.

How would she approach someone feeling stuck?

She uses a mix of client-centred conversation and practical techniques from ACT, CBT and mindfulness to identify small steps and skills that fit the person’s goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional counselling experience working with people from different backgrounds.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

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

Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started?

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

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