Syed Ali, BACP
UK therapist supporting change and resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Addiction support
About Syed Ali
Syed Ali is a UK-based therapist with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. He works from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face difficult moments and life transitions.
Syed emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. He aims to empower people to identify personal values, build coping strategies, and create realistic plans for change.
Syed holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional training and commitment to recognized standards of practice. He offers compassionate, client-focused care to help individuals navigate change and develop greater resilience.
Syed emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. He aims to empower people to identify personal values, build coping strategies, and create realistic plans for change.
Syed holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional training and commitment to recognized standards of practice. He offers compassionate, client-focused care to help individuals navigate change and develop greater resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Syed Ali have?
Syed Ali has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Syed Ali a registered therapist?
Yes. Syed Ali holds the BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Syed Ali provide therapy?
Syed provides therapy in English.
Where is Syed Ali located?
Syed is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Syed Ali as my therapist?
Individuals can work with Syed through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Syed Ali work with international clients?
Yes, Syed works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Syed Ali cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Individuals should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Syed frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions toward a meaningful life - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and helps people develop safer, more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and histories of abandonment.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Syed works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions so the chosen approaches are practical and relevant to the client’s situation.
Online therapy with Syed is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible for individuals, including international clients, to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, and to choose the format that best suits their daily life.