Iqbal Akhtar, ACA
8 years in practice
Iqbal Akhtar is an ACA counsellor with eight years' experience working in Australia.
License and registration
- ACA
- 11966 · expires September 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Urdu
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Iqbal
Iqbal Akhtar is an ACA counsellor with eight years' experience working in Australia. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem, and offers calm, practical support for people dealing with trauma or LGBT-related concerns. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space so someone can begin to feel more hopeful and in control.
Iqbal adapts conversations to each person's needs. He listens first, then helps identify small, achievable steps. Sessions are straightforward and down-to-earth, centred on what the client wants to change and what will work in their life.
Background and approach
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas. That means attention to emotions in relationships, learning to accept difficult feelings, and building values-based actions. He may also use practical skills from CBT and DBT when helpful.
Iqbal supports people who are managing long-term stressors, recovering from abuse, or working through identity and belonging questions. He also assists with body image, relationship communication problems and chronic illness or caregiving strain. He tailors the focus to the person, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu. He describes the first meeting as a chance to clarify goals, try an approach, and decide together how therapy should proceed.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Iqbal lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Iqbal names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions and how they affect close relationships. Online EFT helps people notice and name strong feelings, and practise new ways of responding in relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. In online ACT sessions people learn simple exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try value-led steps between meetings. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood; the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathic reflection to help people find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try an approach and adjust based on what feels most useful. It is normal to try different techniques over a few sessions to find the best fit.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues help. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit regular check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and helps with trauma and LGBT-related issues. Additional areas include relationship communication, body image, chronic illness and caregiving strain.
What is the therapist's overall style?
Sessions are calm and practical. He listens first, then tailors small, achievable steps to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in Australia.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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