- Person-centred focus
- Cognitive techniques
- English and Arabic
About Ghada
Ghada Akkad is a counsellor who draws on person-centred and cognitive approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety and life transitions. She works in English and Arabic and aims to make therapy approachable and down to earth. Ghada encourages clients to use their own strengths while working through relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and motivation problems.
Her style is warm and conversational. Sessions include practical conversation, creative ideas and tasks to build skills that last beyond therapy. Ghada says therapy does not need to feel intimidating and aims to help people feel heard while they try new ways of coping.
Across five years of professional practice she has worked with people from varied backgrounds and with a range of concerns. Her focus includes family issues, addictions, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue alongside career and immigration-related stresses. She also supports people dealing with attachment challenges, obsessive-compulsive patterns and feelings of isolation.
Ghada uses a mix of approaches to match each person she sees. That can mean using techniques from cognitive behavioural work, mindfulness or acceptance-based ideas depending on what a person needs. She invites clients to experiment and find what helps them in day-to-day life.
People who choose her are likely to find a non-judgemental space where honest conversation and practical steps come together. She encourages small changes that can add up to steady progress over time.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then take action based on personal values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression and compulsive habits. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and can reduce reactivity while improving emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ghada aims to collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. She encourages trying things in session and adjusting plans as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer a way to attend from different locations. For many people this flexibility helps maintain momentum between sessions and brings therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ghada help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and depression, among other issues such as grief, trauma, addiction and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and conversational, using creativity and practical tasks alongside talking to help people build lasting skills.
What experience does she bring?
Ghada has five years of professional experience working with clients from varied backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.