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Leyla Akaidere

BACP

Leyla Akaidere, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Leyla is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Relationship issues, Family conflicts
● Accepting new clients
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About Leyla

Leyla Akaidere is a UK-licensed psychotherapist who brings extensive professional experience from her work within the National Health Service. She has spent more than ten years working in clinical settings and has practiced as an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist for over three years. Leyla holds a degree in Psychology and is PCE-CfD qualified, and she also holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Leyla works with people facing depression, relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, and major life changes. Her practice emphasizes practical support alongside emotional exploration, helping clients identify their strengths and apply them to overcome difficult moments. She views each person as the expert of their own story and aims to create a collaborative space that empowers change. Seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage, and Leyla supports and guides clients through that process with empathy, clear focus, and professional experience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy

Leyla draws on high-intensity counselling as a core approach, offering focused, structured sessions aimed at addressing significant difficulties such as depression or major life transitions. This form of work emphasizes targeted interventions that help people make measurable progress over a defined period. She also uses emotion-focused work to help clients process grief, relationship strains, and family conflicts by exploring feelings and improving emotional understanding. In addition, Leyla employs practical coping skills training to support people facing everyday stressors and changes, helping them develop strategies to manage symptoms and build resilience.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Leyla approaches this collaboratively, working with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapting her approach to fit those needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility in this work. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or choose live chat or text-based messaging when that better fits their schedule or comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Leyla Akaidere have?

She has 3 years of experience.

Is Leyla Akaidere a licensed therapist?

Yes. Leyla is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential.

In which languages does Leyla Akaidere provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Leyla Akaidere located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Leyla Akaidere as my therapist?

You can work with Leyla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leyla Akaidere work with international clients?

Leyla Akaidere does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leyla Akaidere cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

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