Sunah is excellent. Professional, insightful and has helped me immensely.
Sunah Akhtar, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sunah 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 Sunah. View 8 reviews
- Great news, Sunah is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
She is incredibly supportive and understanding. She listen without judgment and offer insightful advice that has truly helped me navigate tough times. I always leave sessions feeling heard and more at peace. Highly recommend!
More about Sunah
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Are you seeking support to navigate life’s challenges or improve your emotional well-being? Sunah Akhtar (BACP Registered Member 400423) is an experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental clarity and develop healthier mindsets. Working from The Awareness Centre in Clapham, Sunah provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth across a range of unique needs.
During a four-year placement at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon, Sunah provided confidential and emotional support to clients. She also offers therapy services through Betterhelp.com, maintaining a safe and trusting genvironment for clients to explore their feelings and thoughts.
She has experience working with a range of psychological and emotional challenges, including work-life balance, life transitions, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, self-critical thoughts, shame, relationship problems and attachment difficulties.
With a proven track record of achieving meaningful results, Sunah combines her diverse professional experience with evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness. Her person-centered and empathic approach ensures that every client receives tailored care for a variety of concerns, including trauma, suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges, and ongoing personal development.
Beyond her professional expertise, Sunah’s passion for social entrepreneurship has deepened her understanding of human resilience and adaptability. Committed to cultivating compassion, empathy, and acceptance, Sunah empowers clients to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
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)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 400423 · Expires October 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 Sunah Akhtar
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sunah is excellent. Professional, insightful and has helped me immensely.
She is incredibly supportive and understanding. She listen without judgment and offer insightful advice that has truly helped me navigate tough times. I always leave sessions feeling heard and more at peace. Highly recommend!
Qualified and very professional. In two sessions she already changed my perspective and help me to get better version of me
She is sweet and caring and asks all the right questions
She is amazing helps me explore and I've been getting better with her help she is a friend
Sunnah is thoughtful, considerate, and provides incredibly constructive counseling that i can translate into better well being
She is very respectful, listens well, and allows people to reflect on themselves well by asking insightful questions during video sessions
She is a terrific, thoughtful therapist.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunah Akhtar offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sunah 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 Sunah Akhtar speak?
Sunah Akhtar speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
How many years of experience does Sunah Akhtar have?
Sunah Akhtar has 6 years of experience.
Where is Sunah Akhtar licensed to practice?
Sunah Akhtar is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Sunah Akhtar accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Sunah 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 Sunah Akhtar offer?
Sunah Akhtar offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Sunah Akhtar?
Sunah 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 Sunah 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.