Counsellor profile
Issaka Zango, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Issaka
Counsellor Issaka Zango is a BACP member with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also helps with issues such as addiction, grief, low self-esteem and life changes.
Issaka uses a conversational style in sessions. He listens without judgement and encourages clients to put their experience into words. He aims to help people build insight, self-respect and practical skills to manage daily life.
His approach draws on client-centred ideas, Jungian thinking and psychodynamic perspectives. He also uses motivational interviewing and elements of Internal Family Systems when these fit the client's needs. Sessions involve talking through thoughts and feelings and trying out small changes between meetings.
Issaka describes therapy as a gradual process that deepens over time. He focuses on understanding each person's history and current difficulties, then works with them to develop ways of coping and making decisions. This can include practical tools for stress, routines for sleep, and strategies to manage urges or difficult moods.
People who come to him can expect a straightforward, respectful conversation about what is troubling them. He asks about what matters to the client and helps them set short-term goals they can work on between sessions. He invites clients to check progress and adjust the way they work together as needed.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Issaka uses client-centred work that focuses on the person's own priorities and experience. This involves listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping them find their own solutions to stress, relationship problems and emotional pain.He also draws on Jungian ideas which pay attention to personal stories, dreams and symbols to help understand recurring patterns. That approach can help when someone wants to make sense of long-standing inner conflicts or life purpose questions.
Finding the right way of working is a shared task. He will discuss different approaches with the client and agree what to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a practical collaboration rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, or allow a check-in that might be shorter than an in-person meeting. Talk with him about what will work best for scheduling, focus and the amount of contact you want.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, grief and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style?
He works in a conversational, non-judgemental way and encourages clients to put their experience into words to build insight and practical coping skills.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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