Sunah Akhtar, BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #400423
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About me
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 with the NHS and 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..
License
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- 59: Internet/Social Media Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Narcissism
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors
- HIV / AIDS