Billel Addad , BACP

Billel Addad is a UK-trained, fully accredited and registered BACP psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with 16 years of professional experience. He has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem difficulties, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

His practice also addresses attachment issues, body image, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, hoarding, end-of-life and hospice-related matters, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood and panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress. His therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he avoids stigmatizing labels.

He draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. BACP indicates membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. He provides services in English and works with international clients, but he is not accepting new clients at this time.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions and Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interpersonal responses; it helps people who struggle with trust, intimacy, and unstable relationships by exploring needs for security and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the person find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-esteem, clarifying values, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Billel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and challenges evolve. This collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan rather than a fixed prescription.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, supports access across distances, and allows people to receive sustained therapeutic support from licensed professionals without needing to travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to match the format to what feels most comfortable for the individual.