Shazia Akhtar
Registered Member MÌÇÐĹÙÍø
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07747055494
Therapist - Swindon
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
To make counselling accessible I am flexible with my availability. I currently have face face appointments available on Fridays, online sessions availability on Sunday. I can offer sessions on other days of the week too so please contact me to discuss further.
About me and my therapy practice
No two people experience life in the same way, which is why I believe therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. I offer a gentle, compassionate, and person-centred approach, creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement.
I work with adults aged 18 and over, supporting you to explore whatever has brought you to therapy at a pace that feels right for you.
To make counselling as accessible as possible, I offer sessions in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, delivered face to face and online.
Practice description
Life can sometimes feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. You may be carrying worries that feel difficult to share, questioning parts of yourself, or simply feeling that something isn't quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I work with young people aged 15 and over, as well as adults, supporting clients with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, life transitions, grief, and feeling stuck. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or looking for a space to better understand yourself, you will be met with warmth, acceptance, and genuine care.
I offer counselling online and face-to-face sessions at the Old Town Wellbeing Centre. Sessions are available in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, helping make support accessible to a wider range of clients.
Reaching out for support takes courage. If you're ready to begin, I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey towards greater clarity, healing and personal growth.
My first session
I offer all clients a free 15 minute telephone introductory session to allow us to see if we would be the right fit.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Existential, Humanistic, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy
Languages spoken
English, Punjabi, Urdu