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- Attachment based work
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skills focus
About Ayaz
Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience, Ayaz Akhtar works in the United Kingdom with adults and adolescents on concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting problems and relationship issues. He also supports people facing trauma, emotional abuse, OCD, ADHD and personality disorder presentations. Ayaz uses several therapeutic approaches including attachment-based work, client-centred methods, dialectical behaviour therapy and EMDR.
Ayaz takes a collaborative style in sessions. He listens to what matters to each person and then builds a plan together. Conversations are shaped around practical change and clearer understanding rather than jargon.
In sessions he draws on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and patterns that repeat over time. Client-centred therapy is used to focus on the person's own goals and pace. When emotional regulation is needed he brings in skills from dialectical behaviour therapy to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive responses.
For people affected by trauma, Ayaz includes EMDR as one of the options to address disturbing memories and physical reactions. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to track longer-standing themes such as abandonment, shame or dissociation when these appear in the work.
People who come to him for help with parenting, career stress or life changes can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations and practical strategies. He works with both everyday problems and more complex mood or personality-related issues.
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How his approaches are used in online work
Ayaz commonly combines attachment-based work with client-centred methods and DBT skills when working with relationship concerns, intense emotions or day-to-day stress. Attachment-based work looks at how past and present relationships affect current reactions, and helps people notice repeating patterns. Client-centred therapy focuses sessions on the person's own goals and pace, placing their priorities at the centre of the work. Dialectical behaviour therapy provides practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsivity and improving distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ayaz works collaboratively to decide which methods to try based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That selection can change over time as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, reduce the need to travel, or make it simpler to continue therapy when life circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as DBT skills and attachment-focused conversations to work over distance, and EMDR can be offered remotely where appropriate and agreed with the client.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ayaz commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relationship issues. He also supports people with trauma, ADHD, OCD and mood or personality related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical. Sessions use listening, goal-setting and therapy methods chosen with the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ayaz has five years of experience working with adults and adolescents in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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