Noreen Akhtar, BACP, NCPS
7 years in practice
Noreen Akhtar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship strain.
License and registration
- BACP
- 396328 · expires September 2026
- NCPS
- NCS22-00375 · expires April 2026
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Noreen
Noreen Akhtar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship strain. She also helps with anger, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Noreen aims to make starting therapy straightforward and compassionate for worried parents and anyone feeling overwhelmed.
Noreen keeps sessions conversational and down to earth. She focuses on listening first, helping people name painful feelings and then finding practical ways to cope.
Background and approach
Sessions are a place to talk through difficult memories and current challenges without judgement. Her practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on emotions and how they shape relationships and wellbeing. She also uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to offer tools for managing thoughts, behaviour and distress.
These methods are used flexibly to suit each person she sees. Noreen has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including attachment issues, family of origin problems, chronic illness, fertility and bereavement.
Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled around family and work commitments. Beginning therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and arranging a session time. Noreen encourages small steps and practical plans so people can try changes between appointments and build steadier day-to-day coping.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Noreen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Noreen names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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 online sessions use emotional and action-focused methods
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people tune into their feelings and understand how emotions shape reactions and relationships. It can be useful for processing grief, trauma memories and strong emotional patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts and still move towards values-based actions. It is practical for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people form healthier emotional responses to others.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest ways forward. That plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so it fits the person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less data and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions around work, childcare and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship strain, plus anger and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions conversational and non-judgemental, focusing on listening first and helping people identify feelings and practical ways to cope.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing trauma, grief and a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
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