- Attachment approaches
- CBT methods
- Narrative work
About Poonam
Poonam Sejpal is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and other concerns such as parenting, trauma and blended family issues. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels.
She uses a mix of talk-based methods to help people notice patterns in relationships and day-to-day thinking. That can include looking at attachment styles, how thoughts keep problems going, and the stories people tell about themselves. The work aims to make small changes that improve how someone relates to partners and children, and how they cope with stress.
Poonam describes an integrative style drawn from client-centred and psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive approaches. In practice this means time is given to listening and to gently challenging unhelpful thinking. People often leave sessions with specific ideas to try between meetings.
She has supported people with grief, anger, intimacy questions and issues linked to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. She also offers help with domestic violence impacts and separation-related concerns. The focus is on the individual’s needs and real-world steps to reduce conflict and distress.
Clients can expect straightforward, conversational sessions that look at current problems and their history. Poonam asks about what someone hopes to change, explores relationship dynamics, and works with whatever goals are set. For international clients or those outside the UK, sessions are offered in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Poonam works from approaches that look at relationships, thoughts and personal stories. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions; it helps with loyalty conflicts, closeness issues and stepfamily dynamics. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and offers practical experiments to try between sessions. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and aims to reframe those stories to support different choices and roles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That discussion shapes whether the focus is on patterns, thoughts or personal narratives, and methods can be combined as needed in a collaborative way.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into everyday life. Many people find remote appointments easier to schedule around work and family commitments and useful for keeping momentum between sessions. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what is offered; registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt session length and frequency to match clients' routines and goals.
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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 issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns and blended family issues among other topics.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative, talk-based approach that blends client-centred listening with cognitive and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns and thinking.
How long has she practised?
Poonam has 11 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she work with non-English speakers or overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.