Malik is a great therapist with insights and skills that are more hands on than a traditional psychologist. Highly recommend!
Malik Akhtar, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Malik is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Malik. View 30 reviews
- Great news, Malik is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
I really enjoyed my time talking with Malik. He’s a really friendly guy, easy to talk to. We have a lot in common, so most of the time we’d just talk about our hobbies and what we got up to recently. He’d be able to tie my hobbies in with my problems and emotions. He gave me a clearer understanding about my thoughts, and taught me to accept myself.
More about Malik
- 22 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I have been a qualified Person Centred counsellor since 2002. I offer both long and short-term therapy, and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and fully abide by their ethical framework for good practice. I am also qualified I.E.M.T. level 2 practitioner, as well as trained in Brainspotting Level 2 and Brainspotting Performance and F.L.O.W.
As an integrative counsellor I draw on different approaches to help understand the uniqueness of individual situation. Most importantly, I will gauge my approach to fit with what feels right for you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 381597 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Malik Akhtar
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Malik is a great therapist with insights and skills that are more hands on than a traditional psychologist. Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed my time talking with Malik. He’s a really friendly guy, easy to talk to. We have a lot in common, so most of the time we’d just talk about our hobbies and what we got up to recently. He’d be able to tie my hobbies in with my problems and emotions. He gave me a clearer understanding about my thoughts, and taught me to accept myself.
Malik is understanding, while providing insightful and practical tools, advice and questions to help me through specific challenges.
I have had 3 sessions so far with Malik and I have to say that he is absolutely fantastic. He listens when I need him to listen and knows how to help me overcome my issues. Early days yet but Malik is really helping me.
I noticed a change since session 1, very respectful and meaningful practice
Malik Akhtar is the best therapist I have ever had. He not only listens to my problems, but actually offers a solution that directly targets what you are experiencing in your body and mind. He gives you a fresh perspective that still validates your experiences. I could not recommend him more! I have told many people in my life about him.
genuinely cares!
Malik is an awesome therapist! He has many practical tools and techniques for dealing with a range of issues. He's also just a lovely guy and easy to talk to
Malik is really insightful and it was great working with him - I liked his approach considering different methods to affect the issues. I would be keen to reconnect with Malik as a therapist in the future
Malik has been my therapist since September, and has been crucial in me 'handling' life. From dealing with limiting beliefs and navigating dating, to processing childhood issues and coping with lone adulting. My weekly sessions with Malik has been an essential part of my support system. He's unconventional and kooky (like myself) in all the right ways, and feels like you're talking to a wise friend who is always supportive of you, not some stuffy therapist who doesn't actually help you deal with the reality of situations. I want to recommend him to everyone, but I won't, because I want him to be my therapist for forever.
Fab
Malik has been great. Super warm and friendly and made me feel really comfortable from the beginning to share what was on my mind and heart.
I just had two sessions with Malik, but i felt immediately comfortable to share my problems with him. He listens with care and understands the complexity of my issues and offers good advice a techniques to work with my issues. He has an holistic approach and clearly is highly experienced. I am grateful for his help and am looking forward to progresses through further sessions. Thank you
He’s been absolutely fantastic
From day one Malik provided wisdom and inspiration! He is reliable, professional and a great source of knowledge! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Malik
Malik is a very good counsellor. I have made great progress in overcoming many of my obstacles due to his counselling techniques, after only two sessions. His methods are very powerful. Would absolutely recommend
The best therapist I’ve had
I really enjoy Malik’s style of therapy and it aligns with my views. Very non-judgemental, listens and offers exercises that really help deal with your issues. I feel very comfortable being open with him. Asks the right questions - these questions even help me after my session is over. Highly recommend!
Malik quickly identified my primary concerns and I have improved my mental health with his assistance. I highly recommend his services.
Great professional, who listens and understands.
Malik is a wonderfully spiritual person who allows you to explore your own inner spirit through different technique. I look forward to every session and leave feeling energised and positive
Malik is one of a kind. He is incredibly caring and empathetic, honest and encouraging. He helped me process my separation in just a few months and has taught me practices and a mindset that I will be able to use for life. From the first session it was clear Malik genuinely cared about helping me to recover and then get to a better place than I had ever been. As long as you are open with him, genuinely seeking to improve and can stick with the practices, Malik will be the perfect fit to help you in feeling your best.
Am still very new to Mr.Malik .. but so far what I have felt is .. he is a very soft spoken person, he understood my issues very quickly..so I did not struggle to explain what i am going through.. and he patiently listens..am positive about my journey
For my first experience with a therapist I found it effective and enjoyable. Malik suited my personality and is someone I can easily get along with, and he provided me with useful tools which were immediately reaping benefits in my life. Thank you, Malik
Has helped me a lot
He seems very human, emphatic. I feel so comfortable in our conversations. He talks to you at eye level. I also owe him a lot for the way I am slowly opening up to go my way, even if there is still some work to do. So thank you!
Malik is a professional, kind hearted and attentive therapist. He helped through a really tough time in my life. If you struggle with negative and obsessive thoughts, I can’t recommend him higher. Thank you.
Malik is a wonderful, insightful therapist who is skilled at creating real connection, even online. He is introduced several very helpful tools to me that have not only helped me with personal relationships, but also markedly improved my work life and stress management. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Malik to support anyone going through difficult and complex circumstances.
Malik's alternative techniques are fantastic and i have made progress in a very short time. I have been doing therapy for many years and not got very far at all. So I started doing self therapy online mostly focusing on self love and I finally started to feel a lot better. My Betterhelp therapist ended our sessions after 4 years and I needed to swap therapists and so I found Malik. So far it's been amazing working with Malik. His ideas and techniques compliment the self work I have been doing. I have made immense progress in just a few weeks with mailk. Malik is unconventional which is a breath of fresh air after years of CBT, he is a very intuitive and intelligent guy with a calm demeanor and gentle sense of humor. I highly recommend him, especially for those who have been trying regular therapy and not finding it works for them.
exactly what I need, someone who motivates me to see things from a different perspective. Exactly what I was looking for
Frequently asked questions
Does Malik Akhtar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Malik Akhtar works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Malik Akhtar speak?
Malik Akhtar speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
How many years of experience does Malik Akhtar have?
Malik Akhtar has 22 years of experience.
Where is Malik Akhtar licensed to practice?
Malik Akhtar is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Malik Akhtar accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Malik Akhtar accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Malik Akhtar offer?
Malik Akhtar offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Malik Akhtar?
Malik Akhtar can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Malik Akhtar?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.