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Syed Ali, BACP

UK therapist for stress and relationships
  • 11 years experience
  • BACP member
  • Online international sessions

About Syed Ali

Syed Ali is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, survivors of trauma and abuse, and individuals managing grief and loss. Syed works from a strengths-focused perspective, treating each person as the expert of their own story and helping them recognize personal resources that can aid recovery and change.

He acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to provide steady support and practical encouragement throughout the therapeutic process. Syed is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which denotes professional affiliation with a UK counselling and psychotherapy body.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Syed Ali have?

Syed Ali has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.

Is Syed Ali a licensed therapist?

Yes. Syed Ali holds the credential BACP. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Syed Ali provide therapy?

Syed Ali provides therapy in English.

Where is Syed Ali located?

Syed Ali is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Syed Ali as my therapist?

Clients can work with Syed Ali via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Syed Ali work with international clients?

Yes, Syed Ali works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Syed Ali cost?

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

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Syed Ali is straightforward. Individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Syed Ali uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify personal values so they can take meaningful steps forward - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with change.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that arise from early relationships and how these patterns affect current connections. This work can help people address trust, intimacy, abandonment, and relationship challenges by exploring relational history and developing new ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation. It supports self-exploration, building self-esteem, and finding personal solutions to life difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Syed Ali works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He adapts techniques as the work progresses to ensure the therapy remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Syed Ali is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier for individuals to access licensed professionals from their own location and to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

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