- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
About Ghada
Ghada Akkad is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, life changes and addictions, and she lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Ghada believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. She uses creativity to make sessions engaging and to build skills people can use after counselling ends. Conversations can be direct and honest, with space for lighter moments as well.
Her work draws on several approaches to suit different needs. Ghada uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice patterns, test unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based steps. She also draws on Client-Centred methods to centre what the client brings into the room.
Sessions often focus on everyday coping and decision-making. That can mean practising new ways to talk about difficult events, learning simple mindfulness exercises, or breaking big problems into manageable steps. She also supports people dealing with family tensions, grief, immigration stresses and workplace fatigue.
Ghada offers help in English and Arabic and works with people from varied cultural backgrounds. Her style aims to be straightforward and practical, helping people explore guilt or shame around past actions, identity, relationships or faith without judgement.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that matter to them. It can help with guilt that keeps someone avoiding valued steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and works by testing small changes in thinking and behaviour to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ghada will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and suggest methods that fit those goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into work or family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same kinds of therapeutic techniques online as in-person, and Ghada uses ACT, CBT and client-centred conversation to help people translate skills into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief and compassion fatigue, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines practical techniques from ACT and CBT with client-centred conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small, values-based steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients from different backgrounds in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and base does she have?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the UK.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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