Jatinder Purwaha, BACP
Jatinder Purwaha is a counsellor with 32 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout from trauma.
About Jatinder
Jatinder Purwaha is a counsellor with 32 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout from trauma. He aims to make early steps feel manageable and meets people with patience and steadiness. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi for those who prefer to talk in their own language.
He explains things plainly and works to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without blame.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be tried next. He uses practical tools alongside reflective discussion so people can notice small changes week to week. His approach draws on methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas to spot thought patterns, acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values, plus attachment work to understand relationship hurts.
He adapts these ideas to each person rather than using a single fixed plan. Jatinder has supported people with grief, coping with life changes, issues linked to abandonment or attachment, caregiver strain, and the emotional impact of illness. He also works with concerns such as dissociation, communication problems, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Sessions are available to people in the United Kingdom and to international clients by online formats. To start a course of sessions, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 92801 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jatinder works with
Everything Jatinder lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jatinder lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Online support
Choosing the best approach is a shared process. He talks with each person about their goals and preferences, and then adapts techniques to fit what feels most helpful. Treatment plans change if something is not working, so people stay involved in deciding the next steps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversation and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or days when writing feels easier than talking. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving, travel or different time zones.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a blend of practical skills and reflective conversation. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, trying small changes, and linking sessions to everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings in the United Kingdom.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist arrangement; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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