- Person-centred base
- ACT and CBT methods
- Race and identity focus
About Soraya
Soraya Hind is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD and issues linked to identity such as multicultural concerns and LGBT matters. She also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Soraya draws on a person-centred foundation and describes an integrative approach. In practice this means she listens for what matters most to the person and adapts methods from different therapies to suit the moment. Sessions tend to be straightforward conversations about patterns, feelings and practical next steps.
She is open about living with a disability and being mixed race, and she uses that lived experience to support people dealing with race-related and identity issues. That includes looking at stereotypes people carry about themselves and how those views affect everyday choices and relationships.
When trauma, domestic violence or hate crime feature in someone’s story, Soraya attends to both the immediate impact and the longer-term emotional effects. She works with trauma-focused methods alongside cognitive and acceptance-based techniques where helpful.
People who see her can expect a focus on clear, manageable steps alongside listening. Sessions explore feelings such as guilt and shame without judgement, and look at how those feelings fit with values, actions and relationships. Practical strategies and short-term goals are used when they suit the person.
Her background as a parent and her own experiences of discrimination shape how she talks about cultural and family pressures. That practical perspective is part of how she helps people untangle painful feelings and consider different ways forward.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Her practice combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in ways that aim to be practical. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then choosing small actions that align with what matters. It can help when guilt or shame make someone avoid important parts of life. Client-centred work means the counsellor offers attentive listening and reflects what the person says to help them find their own understanding and next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how someone responds to different methods. Together they decide which ideas to use and adjust them as sessions progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy around work, family or health needs. Online appointments can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or use a quieter setting that suits the individual. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT and client-centred techniques for remote work, using practical exercises, values-based tasks and focused conversations to support everyday changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD and identity matters including multicultural and LGBT issues. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her approach is integrative with a person-centred foundation, using conversation to identify patterns and then drawing on ACT, CBT or trauma-focused ideas to address those feelings practically.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has five years' experience as a counsellor and has worked with a range of complex issues including domestic abuse and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she work with non-English speakers or overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.