Parule Basu-Barua, BACP
Parule Basu-Barua is a counsellor who centres sessions on the person in front of her.
- Trauma and Abuse
- Eating disorders
- ADHD
- +7 more
About Parule
Parule Basu-Barua is a counsellor who centres sessions on the person in front of her. She uses a client-centred stance and draws on mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas to help people who feel overwhelmed. Her work often addresses depression, anxiety, stress and addictive patterns linked to trauma or eating difficulties.
She has around five years' experience and over 1,500 clinical hours. Before retraining as a counsellor, she spent more than 20 years in television and media in the UK and the USA.
Background and approach
That background informs her ease connecting with people and listening for what lies beneath symptoms. Parule trained in therapeutic counselling in London and completed a degree at The Metanoia Institute, earning a 2:1 (Hons). She holds BACP registration and is currently studying a masters at King’s College London in Neuroscience and Psychology.
In sessions she aims to set up an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. She works with each person’s individual story rather than relying only on diagnostic labels. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and how past experiences may shape current patterns.
Typical themes include trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges, panic and obsessive thoughts. She also supports people facing life changes, isolation, or questions about purpose and identity. Practical techniques and reflective dialogue are mixed to suit each person’s needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387071 | December 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 Parule works with
Everything Parule lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Parule lists
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Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away. Short mindfulness exercises can help with anxiety, sleep problems and overwhelming emotions, and they are easy to practise between sessions online.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and try different techniques so the plan fits the client’s goals and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and can change as things move forward.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on days when being on camera feels difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, pacing sessions over time, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Parule help with?
She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating problems, addictions, sleeping difficulties and stress. Additional areas include body image, isolation, panic, OCD patterns and life purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, with elements of mindfulness and trauma-focused thinking. Sessions mix reflective talking and practical steps based on each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about five years of clinical practice and more than 1,500 clinical hours working with people who have experienced trauma, eating difficulties and addictive behaviours.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and completed a degree at The Metanoia Institute in London. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which online session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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