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Sunah Akhtar, BACP

Practical, person-centred support with somatic awareness

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About Sunah

Sunah Akhtar is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship worries and life changes. She uses a calm, person-centred style and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Sunah works in the United Kingdom and speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Sunah draws on nine years of experience in mental health settings. She spent four years on placement at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon supporting people through emotional distress.

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Background and approach

She has also delivered therapy online, working with clients through video, phone and messaging services. Her approach blends body-focused somatic ideas with evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. That means sessions can include gentle attention to physical sensations, alongside practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

Sunah is a BACP member, which is shown in her listed credential. She uses a person-centred, empathic manner and adapts tools to each person’s needs. Common topics she addresses include trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, anger and self-esteem.

People also come to her for issues around attachment, intimacy and identity, including LGBT concerns, as well as longer-term conditions such as bipolar and ADHD. She aims to help people build coping skills, clearer thinking and more manageable daily routines. To begin, clients choose a subscription plan and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How Somatic and Evidence-Based Work Online

Sunah often combines somatic-informed work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Somatic approaches focus on noticing and working with bodily sensations and holding patterns, which can help with trauma responses, anxiety and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts and take small steps that match their values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That can mean mixing somatic awareness, ACT and practical CBT exercises until a useful combination is found.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and sharing visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing, want regular brief contact or need more flexible scheduling. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sunah address in therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus topics such as grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She combines somatic awareness with CBT and ACT techniques to help people notice bodily signals and try new coping strategies.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has nine years of experience and completed a four-year placement at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon, where she provided emotional support to clients in various situations.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
Sunah is listed as a BACP member and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu