Ayaz Akhtar

Ayaz Akhtar is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems and parenting challenges. He approaches each person without judgement and with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Ayaz uses a collaborative style. He helps people clarify what they want to change and then tailors conversations and a treatment plan to suit those goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and on making sense of difficult feelings and experiences.

His work covers a wide range of issues. This includes mood and anxiety difficulties, trauma and emotional abuse, ADHD and personality-related difficulties. He also supports people facing grief, career stress, sleeping problems and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Ayaz draws on a mixture of therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. He combines relational understanding with skills-based tools and trauma-informed methods. The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and better day-to-day coping.

People who choose him can expect a straightforward, calm tone in sessions. He will invite honest feedback and adapt the pace as needed. If someone wants a therapist who works collaboratively and focuses on practical change, he may be a good fit.

How these approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It focuses on building a steadier way of relating to others and can help with loneliness, abandonment issues and relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, using empathy and open listening so people can find their own answers; it suits those wanting a supportive space to talk through life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive reactions and is useful for anger, self-harm urges and coping under stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client will choose or combine methods that match preferences, goals and the problems being faced. This is a collaborative process that can change as the work unfolds.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different locations, which can help those who are travelling or living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals will help plan a format that suits each person's routine and needs.