Sacha Akinyemi, BACP

Sacha Akinyemi is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. She supports people working on parenting, self-esteem and motivation, as well as those dealing with trauma, eating worries and career strain. Sacha holds BACP accreditation which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her sessions are conversational and tailored to each person. She listens first and then helps set simple, realistic goals. Therapy focuses on practical steps you can try between meetings and on building skills you can use long term. Sacha draws on client-centred ideas to put the person at the heart of the work. She uses solution-focused techniques to set clear targets and track progress. Systemic thinking helps when issues involve patterns in relationships or family dynamics. Clients can expect straightforward talk, curiosity and gentle challenge when it helps. She aims to make conversations feel calm and manageable, even when the topic is painful. The tone is respectful and down-to-earth. With eight years of professional experience, Sacha has worked with a wide range of concerns including adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, body image, communication problems and forgiveness. Her approach is to meet people where they are and help them find the next right step.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Sacha uses client-centred work to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities and experience. This approach means the counsellor listens closely and adapts questions and pacing to match what feels most useful for the individual. It is helpful for people who want a warm, listening space to make sense of feelings. She also uses solution-focused techniques which concentrate on small, achievable steps. That method helps when you want quick ways to tackle a specific problem or measure progress week to week. Systemic ideas are drawn on when issues involve patterns between people or family relationships, helping to map out how interactions keep problems going. Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals and practical concerns and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made. Online formats let people choose what suits them. Video calls work well for visual connection and deeper sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or when writing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make counselling easier to fit around daily life and commitments.