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Parule Basu-Barua, BACP

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

Works with Trauma and abuseEating disordersADHD

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Parule Basu-Barua uses a person-centred style that places the client at the heart of therapy. She blends that approach with mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas to help people cope with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Parule is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

She has five years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She often supports people who are recovering from trauma and abuse, and those whose distress shows up as eating problems, compulsive behaviours, or substance and process addictions.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding each person’s story rather than fitting them into one diagnostic box. The aim is to find what really matters to the individual and work from there. Before retraining as a counsellor Parule spent over 20 years in television and media in the UK and the USA.

She completed a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in London and a degree at the Metanoia Institute, graduating with a 2:1 (Honours). She is currently studying for a Masters at King’s College London in Neuroscience and Psychology. In practical terms she combines talking therapy with mindfulness tools and trauma-informed methods.

Clients can expect focused conversations, reflective listening, and exercises to build better daily routines. Parule highlights the links between eating difficulties and addictive behaviour when relevant. Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or messaging.

International clients can be supported. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions to suit their schedule.

How her approach works online

Parule uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. This means sessions start with the person’s concerns and move at a pace that suits them, helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating problems and life changes.

She also applies trauma-focused methods when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life. Trauma-focused work looks at how memories and reactions link to current difficulty and offers ways to reduce distress and build safer routines. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these approaches to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations and develop simple skills for calmer moments.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Parule will discuss different ways of working and help choose what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change over time as progress or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or those living outside the local area. Video calls let the work be more conversational, phone sessions are useful when internet bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep continuity of care across locations.
What problems does Parule focus on?
She focuses on trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, addictions, anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems, among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centred, combining mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques to make space for the client’s story and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience and over 1,500 recorded clinical hours working with people in therapeutic settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international support are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Parule accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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