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Surjeet Bahra

Surjeet Bahra, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Relationships and Family

About Surjeet

Surjeet Bahra is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults in the United Kingdom on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family difficulties. She also supports people facing addictions, trauma, grief and problems with sleep or eating.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on current problems and what the client wants to change. She uses methods drawn from attachment work and client-centred practice alongside cognitive behavioural ideas when helpful.

Surjeet pays attention to the patterns people bring from important relationships. She looks at how those patterns show up in a new partnership or blended household and how they affect trust, boundaries and communication. She also addresses issues such as codependency, loyalty conflicts, and parenting strain that often present during family transitions.

Work can include short-term, goal-focused plans or a longer period of reflection. Clients may practise new ways of speaking to each other, try behaviour changes between sessions, and review what is working. She integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to keep sessions practical and action oriented.

Sessions are conducted in English and Surjeet accepts clients from outside the UK. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice patterns from earlier relationships and how those patterns affect current partnerships. This approach can be useful when new family roles create loyalty conflicts or trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and priorities, giving time to talk through feelings and decisions without pressure. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings and actions and can help with anxiety, sleep or mood through clear steps and homework.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Surjeet will discuss goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That plan can change as progress is reviewed, with more or less focus on skills, reflection, or short-term problem solving depending on need.

The exact session formats should be confirmed before booking. When arranging sessions, note that online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping momentum while juggling family or work commitments, but check the available options before you book.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family problems. Additional areas include addictions, trauma, grief and sleep or eating concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses attachment-informed and client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques as needed. Sessions are practical and focus on the client's present concerns and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with relationship and personal difficulties.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with people outside the UK?

She accepts international clients. Check session details and timing when booking from another country.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

How do I start a first session?

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.

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