Sunah Akhtar , BACP

Sunah Akhtar is a psychotherapist who supports people navigating stress, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. With 9 years of professional experience and BACP registration (BACP Registered Member 400423), she blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, person-centered style to help clients build clearer thinking and healthier coping patterns. Her practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham offers in-person work alongside remote options, and she has also provided therapy through online services and during placements at WeStand and Renaissance Horizon where she offered emotional support and counselling.

Sunah draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness-based tools, and attachment-focused work to tailor care for issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and family difficulties, intimacy and relationship struggles, grief, ADHD, bipolar presentations, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also addresses specific concerns like adoption and foster care, aging and caregiver stress, body image and eating issues, and the needs of LGBT clients.

Committed to empathy, acceptance, and practical growth, Sunah aims to create a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.