Leyla Akaidere

• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Communication problems

About Leyla

Leyla Akaidere helps people with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, depression and coping with life changes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years working as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist.

Leyla begins by listening to what people say about their situation and what they want to change. She works with the practical steps a person can take to manage feelings and difficult moments. Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward approaches rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

Her background includes a degree in Psychology and postgraduate training that led to accreditation as a High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist. Leyla previously worked in clinical services and brings that direct practice experience into sessions. This helps her to recognise common patterns and suggest practical ways forward.

Common topics she addresses include abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, commitment concerns, blended family matters, adoption and foster care questions, and care for someone with chronic illness or cancer. She also works with people affected by autism spectrum differences and people exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

Sessions are conducted in English and Leyla works from the United Kingdom. Fees vary with location and use a subscription format that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Leyla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach she uses helps people identify and change patterns that keep them feeling stuck; it breaks problems into small steps and teaches new ways of responding. Another approach concentrates on coping strategies for strong emotions and stressful situations, offering techniques to manage mood and day-to-day tasks.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that suit the person’s goals, and adjust the way they work based on feedback. This is a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps most for the issue at hand.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make counselling easier to fit into daily life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose whether to use video or other options where offered. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to help people maintain consistent therapy alongside other commitments.

Topics Leyla lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• HIV and AIDS
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Leyla

Does she work with grief or bereavement?

Yes. She helps people who are coping with grief and loss and supports them to manage difficult feelings and daily routines.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises evidence-based therapeutic techniques and offers focused, goal-oriented sessions that aim to address specific problems and coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Leyla has three years working as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist and earlier clinical experience within other services.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I book sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.