Noreen Akhtar, BACP, NCPS
UK therapist supporting trauma and grief recovery
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Compassionate support
About Noreen Akhtar
Noreen Akhtar is a registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse and those coping with grief and loss, offering compassionate, attentive care rooted in professional training. Noreen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating membership and professional qualifications with recognised counselling and psychotherapy bodies in the UK.
She works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and begin to make sense of painful experiences. Her approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so that each person’s pace and priorities guide the work. Noreen recognises that starting therapy requires courage and acknowledges the strength it takes to reach out for support.
Clients can expect a calm, empathic presence and a focus on practical steps toward improved coping and resilience, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Noreen aims to help people feel understood while working together to identify goals and pathways for change.
She works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and begin to make sense of painful experiences. Her approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so that each person’s pace and priorities guide the work. Noreen recognises that starting therapy requires courage and acknowledges the strength it takes to reach out for support.
Clients can expect a calm, empathic presence and a focus on practical steps toward improved coping and resilience, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Noreen aims to help people feel understood while working together to identify goals and pathways for change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Noreen Akhtar have?
Noreen Akhtar has seven years of professional experience.
Is Noreen Akhtar a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
In which languages does Noreen Akhtar provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Noreen Akhtar located?
Noreen Akhtar is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Noreen Akhtar as my therapist?
You can work with Noreen Akhtar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Noreen Akhtar work with international clients?
Yes, Noreen Akhtar works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Noreen Akhtar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then focus on taking values-driven actions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants to build psychological flexibility).Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections with others. It can help people working through relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and the emotional impacts of loss or separation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and improving everyday coping skills).
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Noreen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often adapt techniques from different models to match a client’s situation and values, and Noreen tailors her work accordingly.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to attend sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.