- Guilt and shame work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks Hindi Punjabi
About Jatinder
Jatinder Purwaha is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 32 years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He also offers support around guilt and shame alongside issues such as attachment, abandonment and communication difficulties.
He listens without judgement and encourages straightforward conversation about what is hard to say. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice and manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and on finding clearer ways to act in line with what matters to the client. Jatinder draws on methods that help people regulate strong emotions and reduce unhelpful patterns.
His approach combines skills-based work with attention to relationships and personal history. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour. He also uses Attachment-Based and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas to address relationship patterns and emotional regulation.
Jatinder has long experience with trauma and with people who carry loss or betrayal. He aims to help clients make practical changes that fit daily life, such as routines for grounding or communication habits that reduce conflict. He also supports parents and carers in managing stress and caregiver strain.
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi. International clients can be seen. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and feelings of guilt that keep people from acting in line with what matters.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is helpful for stress, anxiety and depression where specific thinking habits keep problems going.
He treats approach choice as a collaborative decision. Early sessions are used to identify goals and try methods that fit the person's preferences and life. The therapist will discuss options and adjust the plan as sessions progress so the work matches the client's needs.
Check the current session formats before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a different location. Registered or accredited professionals often use this flexibility to keep therapy practical and connected to day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes, and also works with issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to notice painful thoughts and reduce unhelpful reactions, drawing on ACT and CBT techniques to change how people respond to guilt or shame.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with trauma, loss and emotional difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I speak with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Will he see clients who live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; check time zones and practical arrangements when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
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.