Work with Malik Akhtar (Counsellor) - Regain Online Therapist

About me

I am credentialed in the UK with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationships
Family conflicts
Depression

Also experienced in:
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 , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Avoidant personality , Body image , Caregiver issues and stress , Dependent personality , Drug and alcohol addiction , Emptiness , Family of origin issues , Family problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame , Infidelity , Isolation / loneliness , Jealousy , Life purpose , Men's issues , Money and financial issues , Multicultural concerns , Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Paranoia , Phobias , Post-traumatic stress , Prejudice and discrimination , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-harm , Self-love , Social anxiety and phobia , Workplace issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 23

Services offered

Messaging
Phone
Video

Languages

English

Punjabi

Urdu

Licensing

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #381597

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Malik Akhtar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Malik for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Great therapist. Very knowledgeable and know how to deal with situations professionally and promptly

Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Malik for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Malik is a great listener and understands myself and my husband so well after just a few short sessions .

Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Malik for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Malik is down to earth, has amazing techniques to assist me on a daily basis and always responds in a timely manner.

Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Malik for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Malik has been an invaluable support in helping us navigate a tough period in our relationship. We always feel heard and understood and he helps us with practical strategies for personal growth which has been improving our communication too.