- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Narrative methods
About Poonam
Poonam Sejpal is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of practice. She works with adults on relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, parenting strain and trauma-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame and problems around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach mixes straightforward talking therapies with reflective work. She uses client-centred listening so people can describe what matters to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and make small changes that feel manageable.
Poonam describes working from attachment and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that affect close relationships. She uses narrative methods to help people tell and reframe difficult stories about themselves. Sessions are spoken through at a steady pace and aim to be practical as well as reflective.
She has experience with a broad range of concerns including grief, domestic violence, ADHD, dissociation and issues linked to identity or sexual orientation. Her work includes addressing communication problems, codependency, abandonment worries and body image distress. She also supports people facing life transitions, career stresses and parenting pressures.
People can expect clear, plain discussion about what they want to work on and why. The therapist invites clients to decide on goals together and to try short practical steps between sessions. Booking starts by completing an online matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current difficulties. Online sessions can help people notice how they relate to others and practise new ways of responding to partners or family members.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. In this work the therapist follows the person’s pace, helps clarify what matters most and supports setting small goals that feel achievable.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers clear steps to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and for practical skills people can try between sessions.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree collaboratively which methods to use. That choice can change as people learn more about what helps them.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit into your life. Online options can make it easier to schedule around work or family commitments, and to have a shorter check-in when time is tight. If you need specific arrangements, mention them at booking to check what is offered.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses client-centred listening alongside narrative and cognitive-behavioural methods to help people describe painful feelings and test small changes in thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship problems and ADHD.
What is her professional credential and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical session arrangements when you book.
How do sessions and fees work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.