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Sacha Akinyemi

BACP

Kind, practical support for life and eating concerns

  • Person-centred
  • Solution-focused
  • Systemic perspective

About Sacha

Sacha Akinyemi helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and questions about eating and body image. She supports those wrestling with self-esteem, motivation, parenting concerns and work-related pressure. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at steady practical progress rather than quick fixes.

She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's voice central. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and on realistic next steps. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track clear progress.

Sacha also draws on systemic ideas to look at how relationships and everyday patterns affect a person’s difficulties. This can help with communication problems, blended family issues, attachment concerns and the ripple effects of trauma. The aim is to spot patterns and test simple adjustments that make life easier.

She holds BACP, which is shown here as the credential provided. Her background includes eight years of practice supporting adults through life changes, loss, and caregiving stresses. Sessions are tailored to each person’s pace and needs, with emphasis on practical steps and steady emotional support.

People who choose Sacha often want clear, down-to-earth help. She works collaboratively to build coping tools, improve relationships, and reduce overwhelm. If you want straightforward guidance and respectful listening, Sacha offers a calm, practical way forward.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgement. It helps people who feel stuck, low in confidence, or unsure how to move forward by making the conversation the main tool for change.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps. The work looks for exceptions to problems, builds on existing strengths, and sets clear short-term goals to create noticeable progress in everyday life.

Systemic Therapy examines how relationships and routines shape problems. It can be useful when communication, blended family issues, or attachment patterns are part of what keeps someone struggling.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your priorities, try different ways of working, and agree what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to shape the pace and focus so the plan fits their goals and preferences.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the supplied biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school or caregiving, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. They also allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a busy day.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 380405

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Sacha help with?

Sacha supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and eating and food-related issues. She also helps with self-esteem, parenting concerns and career pressures.

How would she approach therapy sessions?

Her practice is person-centred and collaborative, keeping the client's priorities central. She also uses solution-focused steps to set goals and systemic ideas to look at relationship patterns.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on life transitions, loss, motivation and interpersonal problems. The work emphasises practical coping strategies and steady emotional support.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

The supplied credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with people outside the UK?

She accepts international clients, so people living elsewhere may be able to work with her depending on scheduling and arrangements.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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