Ayaz Akhtar, BACP

Ayaz Akhtar is a UK-based psychotherapist with five years of clinical experience and membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works with adults and adolescents and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. He has also worked with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and with clients diagnosed with personality disorders.

Ayaz approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, maintaining a non-judgmental stance while working collaboratively to help clients pursue the changes and understanding they seek. He tailors conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, drawing on a mix of clinical approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic methods. Whether the focus is on coping with grief, managing mood and anxiety, improving relationships, or addressing issues such as self-esteem and impulsivity, he aims to empower people to take practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

Ayaz accepts international clients and provides therapy in English, offering adaptable care that aligns with each client’s goals and preferences.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Ayaz draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating; this approach helps clients address difficulties with trust, abandonment, and intimacy by rebuilding safer ways of connecting. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s own goals and experience and offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for people to clarify values and make meaningful changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, often used for emotional regulation and impulsivity, provides practical skills for tolerating distress, managing strong emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ayaz works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds. Clients participate in setting objectives and choosing strategies that feel most helpful.

Online therapy with Ayaz is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints and to continue therapy even when in-person visits are not possible, while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a registered professional.