- Person-centred care
- Evidence-informed tools
- Multilingual support
About Sunah
Sunah Akhtar is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with emotional challenges like depression, relationship issues, grief, addiction and low self-esteem. Sunah speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and draws on nine years of clinical experience to support clients from different backgrounds.
Sunah uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people make small changes that matter. She often blends cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness and client-centred conversation. This means sessions focus on what matters to the person and on skills that can be tried between meetings.
Her background includes a four-year placement at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon where she provided emotional support and one-to-one help. She has also worked via an online counselling service, gaining further experience in remote support. Sunah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In sessions she aims for a calm, non-judgemental tone. Discussions look at patterns of thought, attachment and behaviour, and may include practical exercises for managing panic, sleep problems, or overwhelming feelings. Sunah also supports people dealing with life transitions, career stress, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
She encourages a collaborative pace, letting each person set goals and move forward at their own speed. To start, readers should use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
How her approaches work online and in conversation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It often helps when low mood or avoidance gets in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic and improve sleep. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work and uses empathic listening to build understanding and self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their concerns, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, care and travel commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and help people access a counsellor who speaks their language. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and help plan a pattern of meetings that suits daily life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sunah commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment concerns, grief, addictions and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, using conversation plus practical exercises drawn from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience and completed a four-year placement at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon providing emotional support to individuals.
What credential and location are listed?
Sunah is a BACP member and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.