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Issaka Zango

Issaka Zango, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - relationship and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Blended family issues
  • Motivational interviewing

About Issaka

Issaka Zango is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life changes. He also lists support for addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems and anger.

Issaka helps people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. He listens without judgement and encourages clients to name what is hard. Conversations focus on building clearer thinking, stronger coping skills and more confidence to make practical changes.

His approach draws from Client-Centred ideas alongside Jungian and psychodynamic perspectives. He also uses motivational interviewing and Internal Family Systems concepts when they fit the issue. That combination is used to understand patterns, motivations and internal conflicts that affect day-to-day life.

Sessions are conversational and aim to help clients notice repeated reactions and try small experiments. Issaka offers tools and reflective questions rather than quick fixes. He supports people working on family problems, blended family issues and communication difficulties, helping them sort through tangled feelings about relationships and roles.

Practical aims include clearer boundaries, steadier mood management and better decision-making around career, addiction or separation concerns. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the online matching and booking route to arrange a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the client at the centre of the conversation. The therapist listens, mirrors what the person says and helps them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want space to explore feelings and make their own choices.

Jungian Therapy looks at patterns, symbols and the stories people tell about themselves. It can help when someone feels stuck in recurring roles or wants to understand deeper motivations behind behaviour. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, practical method that helps people move through ambivalence and commit to small, achievable changes; it is often used around addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try approaches that match a client's needs and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as the work progresses.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, but check the exact offerings before you schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as addiction, trauma, grief and blended family issues.

How would he describe his style?

His style is conversational and non-judgemental, focusing on listening, reflection and practical tools to help people cope.

How much experience does he have?

Issaka has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK book sessions?

International clients are accepted; readers should check practical arrangements and time zones before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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