Leyla Akaidere , BACP

Leyla Akaidere is an Accredited High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist with three years of focused clinical experience. She combines a background in psychology and additional professional qualification PCE-CfD with a commitment to practical, evidence-informed support for people facing depression, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

Leyla works with individuals and families on a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family conflict, coping with loss, abandonment and attachment issues, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and complex communication or commitment problems. Her practice includes work with neurodiversity and a variety of personality and relational patterns.

Throughout her work Leyla emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life, building on strengths and encouraging the courage it takes to pursue change. She aims to empower people to move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives by offering structured, high-intensity therapeutic support and practical strategies tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Leyla offers high-intensity counselling, a focused and structured form of psychotherapy designed to address more acute or persistent difficulties. This approach uses targeted interventions and collaborative planning to help with depression, severe relationship problems, and significant life changes. She also works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and problem-solving - these techniques support coping with grief, communication challenges, and adjustments related to caregiving or chronic health concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leyla works collaboratively with each person to identify priorities, consider different methods, and tailor sessions to individual needs and goals. Together the therapist and client review what is working and make adjustments so therapy remains aligned with the client’s preferences and progress.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, allow access from home or work, and can help sustain consistent contact during times of change, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.