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Ghada Akkad, BACP

Ghada Akkad is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Ghada

Ghada Akkad is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Arabic and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Ghada draws on five years of professional experience and BACP registration to offer steady support during difficult life changes.

Ghada listens first and follows the person’s lead. Sessions are simple and straightforward. She helps people name what feels wrong and then tries different ways to ease the day-to-day strain.

Background and approach

Expect down-to-earth conversation, some creativity in exercises, and a focus on useful skills you can use between sessions. Her work addresses relationships, coping with grief, workplace stress and compassion fatigue, and challenges linked to trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing addictions, immigration-related concerns, and doubts about life direction and purpose.

Attachment difficulties, shame or guilt, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours are also areas she commonly talks through with clients. Ghada draws on a mix of approaches that include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, dialectical skills and a client-centred stance. That mix lets her adjust to the needs of each person rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Getting started is done through an online matching process and scheduling system. Ghada aims to make therapy feel manageable and practical for everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395489	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Ghada names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match your values. It often helps with anxiety, depression and stress when people want clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful cycles. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and obsessive thoughts by teaching practical steps for everyday situations.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person find their own way forward, which suits people who need acceptance and a steady, supportive space.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find strategies that feel useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and richer conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, ongoing contact for quick reflections and between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life while still using the same therapeutic tools.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Ghada help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and helps people cope with relationship strain, grief, trauma and addiction-related issues.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her sessions blend acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness, dialectical skills and a client-centred stance to meet practical needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ghada has five years of professional experience working with people from varied backgrounds.

What are her credentials and location?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK or prefer another language?

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

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How are sessions charged?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.