At a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 252697
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational approach
- Client-centred care
- BACP credential
About Billel
Billel Addad is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and mood difficulties. He supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma and challenges like sleep or eating problems. He aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Billel works in a warm and interactive way. He listens without labels and builds a plan around each person's needs. He draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation for change, and uses cognitive-behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns.
His practice also uses client-centred ideas to keep sessions focused on the person's experience, and attachment-based thinking when relationships and connection are central issues. This mix lets him adapt to topics from parenting stresses to occupational strain and persistent low mood.
With 16 years of experience, Billel has supported people after abuse and physical trauma, during bereavement, and through life transitions like separation. He also works with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic and post-traumatic stress among other difficulties.
Sessions are guided by the person's goals and pace. If someone wants practical tools, Billel can teach techniques for coping and for changing unhelpful patterns. If someone prefers exploration, conversations focus on meaning, values and emotional connection.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Motivational Interviewing aims to help people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation. It can be useful for behaviours such as addictive patterns, procrastination or making lifestyle changes.
Client-centred therapy focuses on careful listening and empathy so the person feels heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs space to process feelings, build self-esteem or make sense of difficult experiences.
Attachment-based ideas look at patterns of connection and trust in relationships. When relationship difficulties, grief or caregiving strain are central, this perspective helps people see how past connections shape present responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals and preferences become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy days, they can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others value sessions that let them focus on emotion-focused conversation without leaving work or home. Registered professionals can adapt their methods so tools and exercises work well across different session styles. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus relationship strain, trauma and grief among many other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs using practical tools and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, bereavement and mood difficulties.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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