Billel Addad

Billel Addad is a BACP-registered psychotherapist with 16 years' experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship problems. He also supports those facing depression, grief, addiction and life changes. Sessions are framed to be straightforward and compassionate.

Billel brings a warm, interactive style to sessions. He aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

He works from a blend of approaches, drawing on cognitive-behavioural ideas to look at thoughts and behaviours. He also uses client-centred and attachment-informed work to focus on relationship patterns and emotional safety. These methods are adapted to practical goals like managing anger, improving sleep, or coping with loss.

Across his practice he has helped people with trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting pressures and career challenges. He has experience supporting those facing panic, post-traumatic stress and mood disorders. Billel also addresses concerns around intimacy, body image and caregiver stress.

People who meet him can expect a collaborative process. Together they set aims, try different ways of managing problems, and review what helps. The aim is to build skills and insight that fit into everyday life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape present reactions. Online sessions using attachment ideas can help people notice how they relate to others and try new ways of responding to conflict or anger.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work, offering empathy and non-judgemental listening. In an online setting this approach supports people who need a calm space to talk through feelings like shame, guilt or grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aims to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and replace them with more useful ones. Used online, CBT often includes goal-setting, simple exercises between sessions, and practical strategies for managing anxiety, sleep problems or anger flare-ups.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree together which methods to try based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time if something is not helping.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats lets you pick arrangements that fit daily life, for example fitting a shorter check-in into a lunchtime break or choosing a session that does not require a video connection. Many people find online work easier to schedule and better at fitting therapy around family and work commitments.