Soraya Hind, BACP

Soraya Hind is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting pressures and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing identity and cultural challenges, LGBT concerns, ADHD and the effects of domestic violence. Soraya draws on her own life experience as a mixed-race woman and a disabled mother to remain attentive to cultural and everyday realities.

She works in a person-centred way that values the client’s perspective. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at their pace. Soraya combines this with practical, goal-focused methods to help people make changes in daily life.

Her work includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful patterns, testing small changes and building coping skills that fit the person’s routine. Solution-Focused techniques are used when someone wants short-term, practical steps.

Soraya emphasises a non-judgemental and empowering space for talking about race, discrimination and identity. She offers time to reflect on how cultural experiences have shaped thoughts and behaviour, and then supports steps toward the changes a person wants.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, described as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting swept up in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own perspective and pace. The counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection to help someone feel understood and to make sense of their experiences, which is helpful for identity questions and ongoing emotional strain.

Finding the right approach is usually a gradual, collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss what feels helpful, try different techniques and adjust as goals evolve. This means the plan is shaped around the person’s needs, preferences and day-to-day life rather than a fixed method.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a quieter environment or avoid being on camera depending on comfort and energy. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to match arrangements with your schedule and needs.