- Client-focused
- Trauma-aware
- Multilingual
About Jatinder
Jatinder Purwaha welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and major life changes. He frames the first meetings as a chance to be heard and understood. He aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable so parents and carers can focus on immediate needs.
He uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep conversations grounded in each person’s experience. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help with relationships, worry and painful memories. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside space to talk about feelings.
Jatinder has 32 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which appears as BACP. He has worked a lot with trauma, and with people dealing with loss, depression and difficult life transitions. He brings that background into how he plans sessions and sets goals with someone.
His practice supports speakers of English, Hindi and Punjabi and he is able to work with people outside the UK. He encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard and will work at a pace that suits the individual.
Before booking, readers should check current session options and scheduling. Jatinder uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time and schedules follow the therapist's availability.
How these therapies translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach aim to make room for honest talk and for the person to set the pace and topics. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values; online ACT sessions can include small exercises and practical homework to build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to identify which mix of client-centred listening, ACT or attachment ideas fits their needs and goals. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses and can change if something else seems more helpful.
The biography does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work or caregiving, and can reduce time spent travelling. Some formats also work better for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers not to use video, while others suit longer therapeutic sessions and exercises.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Support is offered for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How would sessions feel and what approach is used?
Conversations are client-centred, meaning the person leads the pace and topics. Techniques from CBT, ACT and attachment work are used when helpful to tackle thoughts, values and relationship patterns.
What is the therapist's background?
The counsellor has 32 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, with particular experience in trauma, grief and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
Registration is listed as BACP and the practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and the counsellor also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.