Soraya Hind, BACP

Soraya Hind is a qualified counsellor who believes counselling should be accessible to everyone. She draws on personal and professional experience to support people facing a range of complex issues, including depression, domestic abuse, and the psychological impact of racism and disability hate crime. As a disabled mixed-race mother, she brings lived experience to her practice and understands how personal history can shape emotional responses and identity.

Soraya works in an integrative way with a person-centred foundation, prioritising empathy and respect. She aims to create an empowering, non-judgmental space where clients can explore the effects of discrimination, stereotypes and intergenerational experiences. By acknowledging both external pressures and internalised beliefs, she helps clients identify patterns and build strategies for change.

She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a UK professional organisation for counsellors. Soraya offers focused support for race-related trauma and hate crime aftermaths, as well as culturally sensitive work around mixed-heritage identity, self-esteem and life transitions. Her approach emphasises collaboration, understanding and practical steps toward the changes clients want to make.

Approaches that guide online support and healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions aligned with their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety and navigating life changes by focusing on what matters most to the individual.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and a non-judgmental space to explore identity, cultural issues and self-esteem. This approach supports clients who need time and understanding to clarify their goals and sense of self.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to change them. It can be helpful for managing anxiety, depression and developing coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Soraya will work collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That process often blends different techniques to match what works for the individual.

Online therapy with Soraya is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules, caregiving responsibilities and mobility needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from a registered professional no matter where a client is located, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing work.