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Jatinder Purwaha, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 32 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

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Jatinder Purwaha offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. He writes simply and listens closely, helping people who feel overwhelmed to name what is happening and take small, clear steps forward. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable.

He has worked in counselling for 32 years and holds BACP registration, which signals membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

Over decades he has helped people deal with grief, depression and big life changes. He is also experienced in supporting those affected by abuse and trauma. Jatinder draws on several therapy styles to match how someone prefers to work.

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, and Attachment-Based ideas to understand relationship patterns. Practical problems he supports include abandonment and attachment issues, communication difficulties, caregiving stress, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care.

He also works with concerns such as dissociation, impulsivity, control issues and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and he sees international clients as well. He aims for a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and build coping tools that fit everyday life.

How Jatinder’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and communication, helping people understand repeated relationship problems and rebuild safer ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques as the work progresses. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, so methods can change if something is not helping.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let you meet face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer audio only. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, rapid support between sessions or for people who find writing easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel without losing continuity of care.

What kinds of problems can be addressed?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, caregiving stress and communication problems.

What style of therapy does he use?

He blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to suit each person. The work mixes practical skills, reflection on values and understanding relationship patterns.

How long has he practised?

He has 32 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy. That background includes long-term work with trauma, grief and mood difficulties.

Where is he based and what is his credential?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This reflects his professional membership in the UK.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi. He also accepts clients from outside the UK.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be carried out via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for short check-ins or longer conversations.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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Experience: 32 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

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Jatinder Purwaha, BACP

Background and approach

How Jatinder’s approaches translate to online therapy

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