- Client-centred approach
- Trauma aware
- Works with adolescents
About Ayaz
Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He holds BACP accreditation, and works with adults and adolescents on a wide range of issues. He aims to be respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate in sessions, and focuses on helping people move toward the changes they want.
He meets people who bring stress, anxiety, depression and difficulties with sleep or self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, anger, career pressures and relationship problems. Ayaz has experience with trauma and abuse, mood difficulties including bipolar, ADHD and self-harm concerns.
His style is collaborative and tailored. He listens first, then shapes conversations and plans around what each person needs. Sessions draw on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person’s experience central, while also using attachment ideas and practical skills from other approaches when helpful.
Ayaz works with themes such as abandonment, attachment struggles, guilt and shame, impulsivity and loneliness. He also has experience where personality difficulties or dissociation are involved, and can help people navigate young adult issues and compassion fatigue.
People who prefer a calm, respectful space and a therapist who adapts to their pace may find his approach useful. He encourages clear goals, steady steps and open dialogue to build understanding and practical ways forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ayaz draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep each person’s experience at the heart of work. This approach focuses on active listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions, which can suit conversations about anxiety, low mood and self-esteem.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That helps when people struggle with trust, abandonment fears or repeating difficult relationship cycles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills such as emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which are useful for managing strong emotions and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to explore goals, try different strategies and agree what feels most useful. Sessions can blend listening, reflective work and practical exercises depending on needs.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to what fits a person’s schedule and preferences.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ayaz help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems, and supports people through grief, parenting strain, relationship and career issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and non-judgemental, using a person-centred way of working while drawing on other approaches to match each person.
What background and experience does he have?
Ayaz has five years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of issues including trauma, personality difficulties and ADHD.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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