Poonam Patel, BACP
Poonam Patel is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage depression, stress and anxiety.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
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About Poonam
Poonam Patel is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage depression, stress and anxiety. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental place to talk. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she encourages honest conversation about what is worrying you.
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through grief, family problems and parenting strain. Sessions also address relationship tensions, sleep difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Poonam works with people navigating change, isolation and workplace pressure, as well as those coping with trauma and abuse. Poonam draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect current feelings and behaviour. She also uses trauma-focused work to help people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact.
In practical terms this means listening carefully, reflecting back what she hears, and gently guiding conversations toward understanding and relief. People can expect a focused but compassionate style that explores both feelings and everyday coping. Poonam is used to helping clients develop new routines for sleep, manage intrusive thoughts and rebuild self-worth.
She pays attention to cultural and identity factors that shape each person's experience. The work is collaborative. Poonam helps people set clear goals and checks in regularly to make sure sessions stay useful.
Her aim is to help people feel steadier and better able to manage life after a few months of work together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396331 | April 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 Poonam works with
Everything Poonam lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Poonam lists
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Online support
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing upsetting memories and reducing their hold on everyday thinking and behaviour. This approach is useful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, intrusive thoughts or strong emotional reactions linked to past harm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will decide whether psychodynamic exploration, trauma-focused methods, or a mix of both is the best way forward.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those with busy schedules or limited travel time. Video calls allow visual connection similar to face-to-face sessions, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to fit regular work on depression and other concerns into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people with depression, stress, anxiety, grief and family problems, along with issues such as sleep difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Poonam uses a warm, straightforward style that encourages honest talking and reflection. Sessions combine listening with gentle guidance to help people understand patterns and try new coping strategies.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with people dealing with trauma, relationship issues, parenting strain and young adult concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be carried out via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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