Helped me get through the darkest ime in my life and helped me figure out that I needed to look inward to move forward. I am very grateful.
Noreen Akhtar, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Noreen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Noreen. View 7 reviews
- Great news, Noreen is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
My experience with Noreen has been really great. Noreen has consistently listened to and challenged me in a positive manner. She asks good questions and gives useful advice. I leave my sessions with Noreen feeling better than when I went in. The overall experience is especially crucial to me since this is my first ever therapist and I'm glad we got paired.
More about Noreen
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP, NCPS
I am licensed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 396328 · Expires September 2025
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-00375 · Expires February 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Noreen Akhtar
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Helped me get through the darkest ime in my life and helped me figure out that I needed to look inward to move forward. I am very grateful.
My experience with Noreen has been really great. Noreen has consistently listened to and challenged me in a positive manner. She asks good questions and gives useful advice. I leave my sessions with Noreen feeling better than when I went in. The overall experience is especially crucial to me since this is my first ever therapist and I'm glad we got paired.
Noreen is professional and is incredible with every aspect of her work. She is great at listening and always finds the right words to say. She has helped me in a way I could never imagined she has removed my pain and years of unsettled feelings in a very short time. I'm so thankful for her efforts in allowing me a clean slate on life. I would definitely recommend Noreen to anyone.
Noreen was of such fantastic help to myself, after every session I was feeling like I was listened too and how I was feeling was ok, she guided me through my thoughts and feelings and I feel like a much better person! I couldn't recommend her enough :)
I had a few sessions with Noreen, and she was very easy to speak to, kind and accepting. This was very helpful in learning to be kinder to myself. She sent helpful checkin messages and resources too. I’d definitely recommend her!
I am still in very early stages with Noreen, but she has been incredible so far. She is patient, kind, and has the most soothing voice ever. I look forward to working with her long term.
I feel that my therapist understands me and what I am going through. She is supportive and really ‘gets me’. Her approach is gentle but challenges me. She has a way with words and I feel our relationship together will get stronger over time. She is knowledgable but also approaches our sessions in a non-judgemental, welcoming manner. I can open up to her about my issues with ease. Long may our relationship continue. Thank you Noreen.
Frequently asked questions
Does Noreen Akhtar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Noreen 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 Noreen Akhtar speak?
Noreen Akhtar speaks English.
How many years of experience does Noreen Akhtar have?
Noreen Akhtar has 7 years of experience.
Where is Noreen Akhtar licensed to practice?
Noreen Akhtar is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Noreen Akhtar accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Noreen 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 Noreen Akhtar offer?
Noreen Akhtar offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Noreen Akhtar?
Noreen 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 Noreen 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.