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Malik Akhtar, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Malik 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 Malik. View 30 reviews
Great news, Malik is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Malik is a great therapist with insights and skills that are more hands on than a traditional psychologist. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2024

I really enjoyed my time talking with Malik. He’s a really friendly guy, easy to talk to. We have a lot in common, so most of the time we’d just talk about our hobbies and what we got up to recently. He’d be able to tie my hobbies in with my problems and emotions. He gave me a clearer understanding about my thoughts, and taught me to accept myself.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Malik

  • 22 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I have been a qualified Person Centred counsellor since 2002. I offer both long and short-term therapy, and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and fully abide by their ethical framework for good practice. I am also qualified I.E.M.T. level 2 practitioner, as well as trained in Brainspotting Level 2 and Brainspotting Performance and F.L.O.W.

As an integrative counsellor I draw on different approaches to help understand the uniqueness of individual situation. Most importantly, I will gauge my approach to fit with what feels right for you.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 381597 · Expires June 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 Malik Akhtar

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Malik is a great therapist with insights and skills that are more hands on than a traditional psychologist. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2024

I really enjoyed my time talking with Malik. He’s a really friendly guy, easy to talk to. We have a lot in common, so most of the time we’d just talk about our hobbies and what we got up to recently. He’d be able to tie my hobbies in with my problems and emotions. He gave me a clearer understanding about my thoughts, and taught me to accept myself.

Reviewed November 2024

Malik is understanding, while providing insightful and practical tools, advice and questions to help me through specific challenges.

Reviewed November 2024

I have had 3 sessions so far with Malik and I have to say that he is absolutely fantastic. He listens when I need him to listen and knows how to help me overcome my issues. Early days yet but Malik is really helping me.

Reviewed August 2024

I noticed a change since session 1, very respectful and meaningful practice

Reviewed July 2024

Malik Akhtar is the best therapist I have ever had. He not only listens to my problems, but actually offers a solution that directly targets what you are experiencing in your body and mind. He gives you a fresh perspective that still validates your experiences. I could not recommend him more! I have told many people in my life about him.

Reviewed June 2024

genuinely cares!

Reviewed June 2024

Malik is an awesome therapist! He has many practical tools and techniques for dealing with a range of issues. He's also just a lovely guy and easy to talk to

Reviewed May 2024

Malik is really insightful and it was great working with him - I liked his approach considering different methods to affect the issues. I would be keen to reconnect with Malik as a therapist in the future

Reviewed March 2024

Malik has been my therapist since September, and has been crucial in me 'handling' life. From dealing with limiting beliefs and navigating dating, to processing childhood issues and coping with lone adulting. My weekly sessions with Malik has been an essential part of my support system. He's unconventional and kooky (like myself) in all the right ways, and feels like you're talking to a wise friend who is always supportive of you, not some stuffy therapist who doesn't actually help you deal with the reality of situations. I want to recommend him to everyone, but I won't, because I want him to be my therapist for forever.

Reviewed March 2024

Fab

Reviewed February 2024

Malik has been great. Super warm and friendly and made me feel really comfortable from the beginning to share what was on my mind and heart.

Reviewed February 2024

I just had two sessions with Malik, but i felt immediately comfortable to share my problems with him. He listens with care and understands the complexity of my issues and offers good advice a techniques to work with my issues. He has an holistic approach and clearly is highly experienced. I am grateful for his help and am looking forward to progresses through further sessions. Thank you

Reviewed November 2023

He’s been absolutely fantastic

Reviewed December 2023

From day one Malik provided wisdom and inspiration! He is reliable, professional and a great source of knowledge! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Malik

Reviewed December 2023

Malik is a very good counsellor. I have made great progress in overcoming many of my obstacles due to his counselling techniques, after only two sessions. His methods are very powerful. Would absolutely recommend

Reviewed November 2023

The best therapist I’ve had

Reviewed November 2023

I really enjoy Malik’s style of therapy and it aligns with my views. Very non-judgemental, listens and offers exercises that really help deal with your issues. I feel very comfortable being open with him. Asks the right questions - these questions even help me after my session is over. Highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2023

Malik quickly identified my primary concerns and I have improved my mental health with his assistance. I highly recommend his services.

Reviewed August 2023

Great professional, who listens and understands.

Reviewed July 2023

Malik is a wonderfully spiritual person who allows you to explore your own inner spirit through different technique. I look forward to every session and leave feeling energised and positive

Reviewed July 2023

Malik is one of a kind. He is incredibly caring and empathetic, honest and encouraging. He helped me process my separation in just a few months and has taught me practices and a mindset that I will be able to use for life. From the first session it was clear Malik genuinely cared about helping me to recover and then get to a better place than I had ever been. As long as you are open with him, genuinely seeking to improve and can stick with the practices, Malik will be the perfect fit to help you in feeling your best.

Reviewed July 2023

Am still very new to Mr.Malik .. but so far what I have felt is .. he is a very soft spoken person, he understood my issues very quickly..so I did not struggle to explain what i am going through.. and he patiently listens..am positive about my journey

Reviewed April 2023

For my first experience with a therapist I found it effective and enjoyable. Malik suited my personality and is someone I can easily get along with, and he provided me with useful tools which were immediately reaping benefits in my life. Thank you, Malik

Reviewed March 2023

Has helped me a lot

Reviewed February 2023

He seems very human, emphatic. I feel so comfortable in our conversations. He talks to you at eye level. I also owe him a lot for the way I am slowly opening up to go my way, even if there is still some work to do. So thank you!

Reviewed February 2023

Malik is a professional, kind hearted and attentive therapist. He helped through a really tough time in my life. If you struggle with negative and obsessive thoughts, I can’t recommend him higher. Thank you.

Reviewed February 2023

Malik is a wonderful, insightful therapist who is skilled at creating real connection, even online. He is introduced several very helpful tools to me that have not only helped me with personal relationships, but also markedly improved my work life and stress management. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Malik to support anyone going through difficult and complex circumstances.

Reviewed January 2023

Malik's alternative techniques are fantastic and i have made progress in a very short time. I have been doing therapy for many years and not got very far at all. So I started doing self therapy online mostly focusing on self love and I finally started to feel a lot better. My Betterhelp therapist ended our sessions after 4 years and I needed to swap therapists and so I found Malik. So far it's been amazing working with Malik. His ideas and techniques compliment the self work I have been doing. I have made immense progress in just a few weeks with mailk. Malik is unconventional which is a breath of fresh air after years of CBT, he is a very intuitive and intelligent guy with a calm demeanor and gentle sense of humor. I highly recommend him, especially for those who have been trying regular therapy and not finding it works for them.

Reviewed January 2023

exactly what I need, someone who motivates me to see things from a different perspective. Exactly what I was looking for

Reviewed December 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Malik Akhtar offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Malik 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 Malik Akhtar speak?

Malik Akhtar speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu.

How many years of experience does Malik Akhtar have?

Malik Akhtar has 22 years of experience.

Where is Malik Akhtar licensed to practice?

Malik Akhtar is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Malik Akhtar accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Malik 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 Malik Akhtar offer?

Malik Akhtar offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Malik Akhtar?

Malik 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 Malik 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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