Noreen Akhtar

Noreen Akhtar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and stress. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger and major life changes. Noreen works with people who are coping with compassion fatigue and complex life issues such as illness, bereavement and attachment concerns.

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they really think and feel. Conversations are paced to match each person's needs, with practical steps to try between sessions. Noreen encourages people to notice what matters to them and to take small, manageable actions that reflect those values.

Her approach draws on several well-known therapies to suit different needs. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with unhelpful thinking patterns and everyday coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to accept difficult feelings while still moving toward what matters. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how she builds trust and explores relationship themes.

Noreen has seven years of experience working with people on these kinds of problems. Her listed credentials include BACP, and NCPS which indicate professional registration as supplied. She has particular experience with grief and end-of-life matters and can discuss how hospice and end-of-life counselling fits into a person’s support plan.

To begin, she asks clients to reflect on immediate goals and practical needs. Sessions aim to be straightforward, steady and focused on small changes that add up over time.

How different approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for grief, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that lead to distress; it often includes practical exercises and home tasks to build new coping habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and helps people understand patterns in close relationships and in how they manage loss.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. Sessions can be adjusted over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins and letting people choose a quieter moment in their day. It can also let someone keep continuity of care when they are living in a different country, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh practical options and find what fits your routine.