Jatinder Purwaha, BACP
Experienced UK therapist focused on trauma recovery
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Jatinder Purwaha
Jatinder Purwaha is a UK-based licensed therapist with 32 years of professional experience, offering long-term clinical work with individuals facing trauma and related difficulties. He holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and completed EMDR training in the UK with EMDR UK in 2019, adding a trauma-focused intervention to his skill set.
He specialises in supporting people affected by trauma and abuse and has substantial experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and addiction. His approach emphasises collaboration and the development of an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored safely and honestly.
Jatinder aims to help clients identify practical coping strategies and personal resources while working through painful memories and life changes. He recognises that taking the first step toward greater well-being requires courage, and he positions himself as a steady supporter throughout that process, helping clients pursue clearer goals and more fulfilling ways of living.
He specialises in supporting people affected by trauma and abuse and has substantial experience addressing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and addiction. His approach emphasises collaboration and the development of an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored safely and honestly.
Jatinder aims to help clients identify practical coping strategies and personal resources while working through painful memories and life changes. He recognises that taking the first step toward greater well-being requires courage, and he positions himself as a steady supporter throughout that process, helping clients pursue clearer goals and more fulfilling ways of living.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jatinder Purwaha have?
Jatinder Purwaha has 32 years of professional experience.
Is Jatinder Purwaha a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Jatinder Purwaha provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Where is Jatinder Purwaha located?
Jatinder Purwaha is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jatinder Purwaha as my therapist?
You can work with Jatinder Purwaha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jatinder Purwaha work with international clients?
Yes, Jatinder Purwaha works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jatinder Purwaha cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and struggles with unwanted thoughts and feelings because it focuses on acceptance and committed action.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for clients dealing with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment wounds that affect trust and intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is decided collaboratively. Jatinder works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods from these approaches to suit each person, adapting as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access support from different locations, and integrate therapy into everyday life while still benefiting from the expertise of licensed professionals and therapists.