Ayaz Akhtar , BACP

Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist licensed in the United Kingdom who works with both adults and adolescents. He holds the BACP credential - the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings five years of clinical experience to a wide range of presenting concerns. Ayaz has supported people with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and ADHD, and he has experience working with those who have endured physical trauma, emotional abuse, or who have received a personality disorder diagnosis.

He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and maintains a nonjudgmental stance while working collaboratively with each person. Ayaz tailors conversations and treatment plans to the individual, adapting his approach to match the unique needs and goals of the client. He emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and aims to help people move toward the understanding and change they seek.

Ayaz frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous first step and offers support and empowerment throughout the journey. He welcomes those who are ready to explore change and looks forward to working alongside them.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Ayaz uses several evidence-informed methods to support people depending on their needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of relating - it helps with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and feelings of abandonment by exploring relational needs and responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead; this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes by creating space for insight and growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, and can be helpful for anxiety, mood instability, anger, and self-harm behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Ayaz collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and current situation, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to access sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or to work from a location that suits the client. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it practical to engage in therapy from different places while still working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to supporting change.