Poonam Sejpal , BACP

Poonam Sejpal is a qualified humanistic integrative therapist with 11 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, domestic abuse, OCD, and ADHD, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Her therapeutic style is warm and empathic, offering a non-judgemental space where trust can develop and exploration can unfold at a pace that suits the client. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and does not rely on stigmatizing labels when helping people make sense of their experiences.

Poonam blends several evidence-informed approaches, using cognitive-behavioural techniques alongside humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives, and drawing on gestalt and transactional analysis where appropriate. For couples and relationship work she adopts a systemic stance, exploring attachment patterns and couple fit to help partners understand interaction styles and underlying emotional needs.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting professional affiliation with the main UK counselling body. Poonam offers a supportive, collaborative approach aimed at empowering clients to move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. She looks forward to working with those ready to take the first steps toward change.

Approaches for online therapy and how they help

Poonam Sejpal uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - this approach can help with intimacy issues, trust problems, and patterns of avoidance or clinginess. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace of work and discover their own solutions; this is well suited to people seeking greater self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core tool, offering structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the most suitable approach is part of the therapeutic process. Poonam works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for the individual.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot attend in person. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to each client’s circumstances.