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Poonam Sejpal, BACP

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

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

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Poonam Sejpal offers calm, practical support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, low self-esteem or the fallout from trauma. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and clear. Poonam writes simply and listens closely so people can talk about what matters most to them.

She works in a warm, empathetic way that avoids labels and judgement. Sessions focus on building trust and understanding patterns that cause distress. She uses a mix of talking approaches to match what each person needs right now.

Background and approach

Her style draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour, alongside psychodynamic ideas that look at past experiences and attachment patterns. Client-centred principles guide the pace of work so people feel heard and respected throughout the process. Poonam has practised for 11 years and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.

Over that time she has helped people with issues such as depression, grief, anger, parenting stress, ADHD and difficulties linked to abuse or domestic violence. She also supports people with sexuality and intimacy concerns, work-related stress and life transitions. Practical tools, storytelling and reflection are used in different combinations.

Some sessions focus on skills and coping strategies, while others explore deeper emotional patterns. The aim is to help people feel steadier and make choices that suit their life. She accepts international clients and works mainly in English.

People begin by completing a short questionnaire and arranging sessions that suit their schedule. Poonam encourages small steps and stays focused on what the client wants to achieve.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses. It can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, commitment worries or recurring relationship conflict. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so the client sets the pace; this helps when someone needs acceptance and clarity rather than advice. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try different methods if needed. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made over time so the approach fits the person’s life and aims.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video sessions allow fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can work well when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options increase flexibility and make regular contact possible for people in different places and time zones.
What concerns does Poonam commonly help with?
Poonam supports people with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related issues. She also works with challenges like anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and empathic with a non-judgemental stance. Sessions combine practical skills work with exploration of emotional patterns to match each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns from trauma and domestic violence to career stress and relationship difficulties. That experience shapes a flexible, person-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP and she practises from the United Kingdom. The profile lists BACP as the supplied registration detail.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. People from other countries can work with her in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, such as shorter check-ins or full-length talk sessions.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The form helps match needs and preferences.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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