BACP, NCPS

Noreen Akhtar , BACP, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Noreen

Noreen Akhtar is a UK-licensed therapist with seven years of clinical experience who supports people navigating trauma, abuse, grief, and life transitions. She holds credentials with BACP and NCPS, professional recognitions in counselling and psychotherapy that reflect formal training and adherence to industry standards. Based in the United Kingdom, she focuses on creating an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly and without judgment, helping clients feel seen and understood as they work through difficult experiences.

Noreen draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients process loss, reduce anxiety, and rebuild self-esteem after relational ruptures or stressful life changes. She emphasizes collaboration and respect in the therapeutic relationship, meeting each person where they are and tailoring sessions to their needs and pace. Noreen also acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and validates that early step as an important part of change. Her approach centers on listening carefully, offering practical strategies when useful, and supporting clients as they move toward greater coping and resilience.

Sessions are conducted in English, and she works with people from the United Kingdom as well as international clients who seek remote support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns with others, offering insight into repeating cycles and tools to build more secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy is a person-led approach that prioritizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals, supporting improvements in self-esteem and coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Noreen works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine what fits best. She listens to each person’s priorities, tries different strategies as needed, and adapts the plan to reflect evolving goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect across distances. These options support continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins between sessions when appropriate, and make it feasible for international clients to access consistent therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Noreen Akhtar have?

Noreen Akhtar has 7 years of experience.

Is Noreen Akhtar a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS.

In which languages does Noreen Akhtar provide therapy?

English

Where is Noreen Akhtar located?

United Kingdom

How can I work with Noreen Akhtar as my therapist?

You can work with Noreen Akhtar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Noreen Akhtar work with international clients?

Yes, Noreen Akhtar works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Noreen Akhtar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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