Counsellor profile
Jatinder Purwaha, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and trauma
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- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT
About Jatinder
Counsellor Jatinder Purwaha is a BACP member with 32 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi and accepts international clients.
Jatinder uses a range of counselling approaches in his work. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their thoughts and choose values-led actions. He uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform practical skills for managing mood and intense emotions.
Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is troubling the client. He listens to the issues and works with people to try different ways of responding. Practical techniques and short exercises are used in session where helpful. The aim is to help clients cope better day to day.
Jatinder also pays attention to longer term patterns, such as attachment and control issues. He has worked with concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiver stress. He also supports people facing complex emotional reactions such as guilt, shame or dissociation.
People often come with single problems or a mix of issues. Jatinder will discuss what might help in the first meetings and suggest suitable approaches. He asks about language needs and practical arrangements up front so sessions can be set up clearly.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and decide what matters to them. It uses simple exercises to reduce avoidance and support value-based choices, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current responses. Talking about patterns of relating can help with trust, conflict and long-standing emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make counselling easier to fit around day-to-day life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. They also make it possible to attend when you are living outside the UK. Discuss practical arrangements such as language, timings and session length up front so the sessions fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. The profile also lists a range of related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress and communication problems.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These approaches are used to combine conversation, practical skills and reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles. That long experience shapes how he works with complex or layered problems.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with him before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
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