- Relationship patterns
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and attachment
About Poonam
Poonam Sejpal is a BACP counsellor with 11 years' experience working in the UK. She works with adults on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and related concerns including ADHD and grief.
Poonam uses plain, direct conversation to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships, managing strong emotions such as anger, and practical steps for coping with life changes. She does not use diagnostic labels as a way to define people.
Her background combines several therapeutic approaches. That lets her match different ways of working to what each person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas when looking at thinking and behaviour. She also uses psychodynamic and attachment ideas to look at early relationship patterns that still affect current life.
Poonam aims to build a steady, respectful relationship with the person in front of her. That relationship is used to test out new responses and to practice clearer communication around intimacy, boundaries and parenting challenges. She also addresses practical problems like career stress and coming to terms with a breakup.
She has spent over a decade supporting people with a wide range of concerns from domestic violence and dissociation to body image and codependency. People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping strategies and regular reflection on what is changing.
How her approaches translate to online work
Poonam uses attachment‑based thinking to look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence adult behaviour. This helps when the issue involves intimacy, commitment worries or repeated relationship conflict.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with small behavioural changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks big problems into practical steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options together and choose what suits a person's goals and preferences. That makes the work collaborative and focused on what changes are realistic for day to day life.
Confirm which online session formats she currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts at work or travel. It can also allow shorter check‑ins by phone or sessions without being on camera if someone prefers that. Registered or accredited professionals are experienced at adjusting techniques so therapy remains effective over distance.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD and related issues such as grief, anger and self‑esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a humanistic integrative style with clear, practical conversation. Sessions combine talking about feelings with steps to change thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
Poonam has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials 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 work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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