Jatinder Purwaha, BACP
Jatinder Purwaha offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief.
About Jatinder
Jatinder Purwaha offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. He writes simply and listens closely to help people name what feels hard. Conversations focus on what matters to each person and on small changes that feel doable.
He has 32 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has a long track record helping people manage depression, cope with major life changes, and recover from abuse or traumatic events.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses approachable methods such as cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to identify values and small actions, and attachment-focused ways to look at relationship patterns. He adapts these methods to suit each person rather than following a single formula.
People who contact him often want help with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, or stress related to caregiving and serious illness. He also supports those dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and problems linked to intellectual disability. He offers therapy in English, Hindi and Punjabi and works with international clients.
Sessions aim to be straightforward, with an emphasis on practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It is often used for stress, anxiety and low mood and involves practical exercises between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then tailor methods so they fit the person. That collaborative process helps identify whether ACT, CBT or other ways of working feel most useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well with limited bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity over time.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is the therapist's style and approach?
His style is practical and person-centred. He combines cognitive behavioural techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based perspectives to suit each person.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 32 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes long-term work with trauma and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi to accommodate different language needs.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. This range lets people choose what fits their day and communication preference.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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