Ghada Akkad , BACP

Ghada Akkad is a UK-based counsellor with five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling in the United Kingdom, and Ghada works with people from a wide range of backgrounds to address emotional and relational challenges.

She supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, addictions, family problems, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, avoidant personality traits, commitment and communication problems, feelings of emptiness, multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, and questions about life purpose. Ghada approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses strengths that can be used to overcome current challenges.

Her style aims to be approachable rather than intimidating; she brings warmth, honesty, and creativity to sessions so therapy can feel engaging while producing lasting gains. Ghada draws on evidence-informed methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques - and adapts them to suit each individual's needs. She offers therapy in English and Arabic and is available to work with both UK-based and international clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Ghada Akkad

Ghada uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take practical steps toward a more meaningful life. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where a focus on values and committed action supports progress.

She also works from a client-centered perspective, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and experiences guide the work. This style is useful when someone needs support to explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another key approach Ghada uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behavior and emotional responses. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depressive symptoms, and problems that benefit from structured skill-building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Ghada collaborates with each client to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels tailored and workable. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match what will be most helpful.

Online therapy with Ghada can be provided by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographical distance, or differing comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support in ways that fit everyday life.