- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Jatinder
Jatinder Purwaha is a counsellor with 32 years of professional experience who often works with men concerned about stress, anxiety and life changes. He speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi and aims to make early conversations plain and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed. Many who get in touch are dealing with grief, trauma, depression or major adjustment strains and want a calm space to start talking.
He uses a mix of practical talking approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy are regular tools he draws on to help people spot patterns, try manageable changes and build coping skills. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas guide how he listens and addresses relationship patterns.
Jatinder describes his way of working as collaborative and steady. Sessions focus on what someone wants to change, clear steps they can try between meetings, and checking what helps most. He aims to reduce shame and make difficult memories easier to handle rather than rush past them.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which appears in his listed credentials as BACP. This indicates his professional membership in the UK context.
People often contact him about specific issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, communication problems, or the aftermath of abuse. He also recognises complex presentations including dissociation, impulsivity and intellectual disability and tailors the pace of work accordingly.
How these approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, helping people revise unhelpful expectations and feel steadier in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on open listening and empathy so a person can explore feelings at their own pace and find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that suit the person's situation. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted if something is not helping.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also support a quicker check-in that fits a lunch break or a shorter weekly session when needed. Confirm the precise session options before booking, as specific formats are arranged through the therapist and the service. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss the best rhythm and length of meetings to match needs and practicalities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with structured methods like CBT, ACT and DBT to help people identify patterns and practise new ways of coping.
How long has he been practising?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
His profile shows BACP for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the information provided, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.