- Years in practice
- 22
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Punjabi, Urdu
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Malik
Malik Akhtar offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by parenting pressures and everyday life. He writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make sessions calm and focused. Malik works in English, Punjabi and Urdu and brings 22 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction and parenting concerns.
He uses a person-centred style that puts the client's experience first. That means conversations are led by what matters most to the client, not by jargon or rigid technique.
Background and approach
Malik also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and try small, practical changes. Malik is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. He has worked across a range of issues including trauma, grief, depression, sleep and eating problems, and difficulties with self-esteem.
He also supports people facing multicultural pressures, prejudice or discrimination. Sessions can be short-term or longer-term depending on what the client wants. Malik often uses motivational interviewing ideas to help people find their own reasons for change, especially around addictions and self-care.
He aims to match his approach to what feels right for each individual. Practical matters such as career strain, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue are part of his work. Malik takes a straightforward approach - he listens, reflects what he hears, and helps clients build steps they can try between sessions.
The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day choices.
What Malik works with
Everything Malik lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Malik helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Malik lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approach and options for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's experience and aims to create a non-judgemental space where a person’s own goals guide the work. It helps with decisions, parenting stress and emotional overwhelm by following what matters most to the client. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple moment-to-moment awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep, eating patterns and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps and what is already working, which can be useful for addiction-related change and practical parenting strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Malik will collaborate with each client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation can change over time, and he adapts techniques so they feel useful rather than prescribed.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is helpful for shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.
Questions people ask about Malik
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Malik works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting pressures and self-esteem problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client's lead, combined with mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns across different settings.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu, and Malik accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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