About the Therapist

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Mr. M. Akhtar, Counselling Psychologist, BSc (Hons), and Clinical Sports Therapist, SAC Dip.

Meet Akhtar – Your Counselling Partner

Akhtar is a compassionate and experienced counsellor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. He began his career with Victim Support, supporting people affected by trauma, bereavement, and domestic abuse, and later worked with the NHS, providing assessments, referrals, and guidance across Milton Keynes and London.

Since 2004, he has specialised in Behaviour Therapy and Family Counselling, creating a safe, welcoming space where clients can feel heard, build confidence, and strengthen relationships.

Akhtar’s holistic approach recognises each person as unique, blending professional expertise with genuine warmth and understanding. He also mentors colleagues, works under supervision, and shares practical insights through his blog, helping others on their journey to wellbeing.

ACCPH Approved Membership No.: #2244
Fully qualified and insured

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About Me — Qualifications & Experience

I’m Mr. M. Akhtar, a fully qualified Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Sports Therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and young people in overcoming life’s emotional and psychological challenges. I bring a compassionate, professional, and person‑centered approach to every therapeutic relationship, helping clients feel heard, understood and supported.

Professional Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling — academic grounding in psychological theory and therapeutic practice.
Clinical Sports Therapy Diploma (SAC Dip.) — enhancing physical, emotional and whole‑person wellbeing.

Professional Diplomas & Training

I have completed specialist training in key areas of therapeutic work, including:

Counselling Introduction & Skills (Foundational and Advanced)
Professional Therapeutic Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Couples and Family Therapy
Child Counselling
Challenging Behaviour in Children & Young People
Anger and Aggression Management
Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness
Addiction Therapy

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

To ensure best practice and quality care, I regularly update my skills through accredited professional development in areas such as:

Online and Telephone Counselling
Trauma‑Informed Interventions
Transactional Analysis
Understanding GDPR for Therapists
Stress Management

Professional Memberships & Standards

Accredited member of ACCPH (Approved Membership No. 2244)
Fully qualified and insured
I work under regular clinical supervision to maintain excellence in ethical practice and ongoing reflective learning.