- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Coping with change
About Leyla
Leyla Akaidere is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years in her current role. She works with people who bring concerns about relationships, family tensions, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Leyla trained in psychology and has professional experience working in NHS settings earlier in her career. She describes her work as practical and focused on the issues people bring. In sessions she helps people name what is troubling them and find manageable steps forward.
People come to her for help after losses, during relationship strain, or when life shifts feel overwhelming. She also takes referrals related to abandonment, attachment issues and communication problems. Leyla notes experience supporting those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care questions, and age-related concerns.
The approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address low mood, persistent worry about social situations, and problems with avoiding contact or commitment. Leyla encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while trying different ways of coping.
She explains practical choices in sessions and works with clients to set short-term goals they can try between meetings. The work aims to be straightforward and focused on real-life changes rather than abstract theory. To begin, clients use the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Leyla's methods are drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on practical problem solving - identifying specific behaviours to try differently and setting small goals to test what helps. This can be useful for relationship tensions, communication problems and life transitions. Another common strand involves working with patterns of attachment and avoidance - looking at how past experiences shape current reactions and practising new responses to reduce avoidance and improve connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leyla will explore a client's goals, preferences and everyday demands to agree on techniques to try together. The plan can change as progress is reviewed, so it stays focused on what the client needs rather than a fixed programme.
Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone join without being on camera if that feels more manageable. The exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these flexible arrangements to help sessions fit around work, caregiving and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strains, family conflict, grief, depression and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years in her current accredited counselling role and earlier professional experience within NHS settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.