Counsellor profile
Poonam Patel, BACP
Counsellor - stress and family concerns
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Help with anxiety
About Poonam
Counsellor and member of BACP with 5 years' experience, Poonam Patel helps people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, family matters, grief and parenting concerns. She also supports clients facing depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem difficulties. She works in English and does not take international clients.
Poonam uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to understand how past experiences shape current feelings and reactions. Sessions look at patterns in relationships and past events that continue to cause distress. She helps people name difficult emotions and make sense of repeated behaviours.
In practice she aims to listen without judgment and to offer space to talk through upsetting events. Early sessions tend to focus on what brings someone now and on practical ways to manage stress and sleep. Over time the work can move towards understanding long-standing patterns and how they relate to mood, anxiety or relationships.
Poonam has five years working with a broad range of concerns, including ADHD-related difficulties, attachment and abandonment issues, OCD symptoms, post-traumatic stress, self-harm and multicultural matters. She also addresses workplace stress, young adult issues and body image.
People interested in starting with her are asked to use the site process to match and book a first meeting. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the current session formats before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work translates to online counselling
The psychodynamic approach looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and situations. It helps people spot how early experiences shape current reactions and emotional responses. This can be useful for persistent anxiety, relationship issues and difficulties with self-esteem.Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and on reducing ongoing distress linked to those events. It often involves talking about memories and the feelings they bring up, alongside techniques to manage distressing reactions. This approach is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree on a plan together. That may mean starting with stress management and then shifting to deeper exploration of past patterns or trauma responses.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that online sessions can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what suits your day-to-day life during the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
Poonam works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, parenting issues and depression. She also supports people with trauma and related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches, looking at how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviour. Early work often focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and improve sleep.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including OCD symptoms, self-harm, and workplace issues.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the available formats with the booking process before arranging a session.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with 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 counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.