Counsellor profile
Raghbhir Gandham, BACP
Counsellor specialising in addictions and trauma
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About Raghbhir
Counsellor and BACP member Raghbhir Gandham has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns such as grief, anger and relationship strain. Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi and she accepts international clients.
Raghbhir uses a mix of practical talking methods. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also works with acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take small steps that matter to them.
Attachment-based ways of working are part of her approach when past relationships affect current feelings. Dialectical behaviour ideas are used to teach steadying skills for intense emotions. Client-centred principles mean she aims to listen and reflect rather than direct every step.
In a session she will talk through what you want to change and what is getting in the way. She and the person she is working with agree simple goals and practical steps to try between sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan can change as things move on.
People often come for help with eating or substance use issues, sleep disruption, or the emotional aftermath of abuse and loss. Raghbhir’s approach links short-term coping tools with discussion about longer term patterns. This makes it possible to work on immediate problems and on the factors that keep them going.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take steps that fit their values. This can be useful for problems like addiction, low mood or struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, behaviours and feelings interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for sleep problems, anxiety and managing day-to-day stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as sessions progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments. Some formats allow a shorter check-in or a phone-only option when video is difficult, which can help on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can also offer ways to combine skills training and talking work so therapy fits ordinary life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, grief, anger, relationship issues and related concerns such as chronic illness and body image.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends cognitive behavioural approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, dialectical behaviour ideas and client-centred listening.
How much experience does she have?
Raghbhir has five years of professional experience working with these issues in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
She does accept international clients; confirm any practical details when you book.
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?
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