Ghada Akkad

BACP

United Kingdom

Empowering change through practical, person-led counselling

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 395489

Experience

5 years

Languages

English, Arabic

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Strengths based
   • English and Arabic

   About Ghada

   Ghada Akkad is a counsellor who draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centred and cognitive approaches to help people find direction and build motivation for change. She speaks English and Arabic and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Ghada holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of professional experience to her practice.

   Ghada focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, addictions, grief and compassion fatigue. Her wider interests include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, immigration concerns and obsessive or compulsive behaviours.

   In sessions she emphasises the person’s own strengths and choices. Conversations are straightforward and warm, with some creativity used to keep learning practical and engaging. Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflective questions and practical tasks that aim to build small, steady changes.

   Ghada uses a blend of approaches depending on what each person needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She aims to make counselling approachable rather than intimidating, and to leave clients with tools they can keep using after sessions end.

   If someone is unsure about starting, Ghada invites them to begin with a short chat to see if it feels like a good fit and to talk about goals and practical arrangements.

2. How Ghada’s approaches translate to online counselling

   Ghada draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, using open questions and reflective listening to build motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting caught up in unhelpful thinking. Client-Centred Therapy creates a supportive space where the person’s own perspective guides what comes next.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ghada will discuss goals and try different ways of working to see what fits best. Together they decide which tools and practices to use, and she adapts methods to match the person’s pace and preferences.
   
   For practical arrangements, please confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online working can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools like worksheets and mindfulness exercises during or between sessions, making therapy easier to use alongside everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English, Arabic

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of issues does Ghada work with?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, and also addresses relationship strain, addictions, grief and compassion fatigue.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is warm and straightforward. She uses Motivational Interviewing and person-centred conversation to help people find their own reasons for change.

   What experience does she bring?

   Ghada has five years of professional experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she is able to work with clients internationally.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

   How does pricing work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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