Counsellor profile
Leyla Akaidere, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Relationship problems
- Grief and loss
- Communication issues
About Leyla
Counsellor and BACP member Leyla Akaidere has three years working as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist in the UK. She helps people with relationship issues, family concerns, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
Leyla draws on a background in psychology and further professional qualifications to provide focused talking therapy. She treats problems in straightforward ways. Sessions look at what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and practical steps someone can try between meetings.
Her work often covers attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, and communication problems. Leyla also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, ageing and other long-term challenges. She lists a range of presenting issues including codependency, commitment and personality-related difficulties.
Leyla aims to recognise each person's strengths and to use these in planning how to move forward. She will listen and offer different ways to think about recurring patterns. That can include setting small goals and checking what helps in day-to-day life.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Two of the most relevant approaches Leyla draws on are evidence-based talking therapies that focus on present patterns and problem solving. One approach looks at current relationship and attachment patterns to see how they repeat over time and affect everyday life. This helps when communication, abandonment or attachment issues cause repeated conflict or distress.Another approach focuses on coping skills and practical strategies for mood and life changes. It breaks problems into manageable steps and gives simple tasks to try between sessions. This can help with depression, grief and adjusting to chronic illness or caregiving demands.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leyla will work with the client to decide what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can join from different locations within the UK, which can help maintain continuity when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship issues, family concerns, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her approach is focused talking therapy that examines current problems, how they affect daily life, and practical steps to try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years working as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.