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Billel Addad, BACP

Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s hard moments

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About Billel

Billel Addad welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or major life changes. He writes plainly and listens carefully so clients can say what matters most. Billel is a BACP counsellor with 16 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.

He helps people facing relationship strain, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy concerns. He also supports those dealing with eating or sleeping difficulties, ADHD, panic and mood disorders, and career or parenting stress.

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How Billel works

Practical steps and steady listening are central to his work. Billel blends approaches rather than relying on one method. He uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas to build trust.

He adds cognitive-behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions are collaborative. He shapes conversations around each person’s goals and day-to-day realities.

Expect a warm, interactive style that aims to reduce shame and increase self-understanding. Over the years he has worked with people affected by abuse, hospice and end-of-life issues, caregiver strain, hoarding, and complicated grief. He also offers coaching for life purpose, communication and problem-solving.

The emphasis is on practical change alongside emotional processing. If someone wants to begin, the next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. Billel aims to create a calm space to start working through what feels most urgent.

Billel lists 11 ways of working on the entry:

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What Billel works with

The areas below are the ones Billel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 16
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

Using attachment, client-centred and CBT online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional reactions. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness or repeating difficult patterns in relationships.

Client-centred therapy puts the individual at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflection to help someone find their own solutions and greater self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage panic and change unhelpful habits.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist listens to priorities, discusses options and adjusts the plan as work progresses. Many people use a mix of approaches to meet their goals.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person session. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need support between calls. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.

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Common questions

What concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people with addictions, ADHD, panic attacks, eating and sleeping problems and grief.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is warm and interactive, focusing on practical steps and listening. Sessions combine reflective conversation with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse, addiction and life transitions. He also provides coaching around career and life purpose.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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