Ghada Akkad, BACP
Compassionate counsellor who centres your story
Details
| Name | Ghada Akkad |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Arabic |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Ghada
Ghada Akkad is a counsellor who works from a narrative and client-centred perspective. She speaks English and Arabic and brings five years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She encourages clients to see themselves as the experts of their own stories and to build on personal strengths.
Ghada uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools are used when unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours need to be changed. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Ghada aims for a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be honest, try creative exercises and practice new skills.
She seeks to make therapy feel less scary and more useful from the first meeting. Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as relationships, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and career questions. Additional focus areas listed include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, immigration concerns and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
Ghada is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients as well. Therapy is available in several online formats to fit different needs and schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Ghada works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ghada among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ghada directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ghada directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Ghada blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by looking at their life stories and finding different meanings. This can be useful for issues like identity, guilt or feeling stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing inner thoughts and feelings while committing to small actions that match personal values; it helps with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred therapy places the person’s own perspective at the heart of sessions and aims to build a trusting, non-judgemental relationship.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ghada works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She may combine elements from these methods so the work feels practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online therapy with Ghada is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and working through exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective writing or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Ghada supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is narrative and client-centred with active, practical elements. Sessions are conversational, creative at times, and focused on what helps you move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people from different backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic to support speakers of both languages.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers online formats that make remote work possible.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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