Jatinder Purwaha, BACP
Trauma-focused therapist with 32 years experience
- Trauma-focused care
- 32 years experience
- Online therapy options
About Jatinder Purwaha
Jatinder Purwaha is a UK-licensed therapist with 32 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addiction. He trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - with EMDR UK in 2019, and his work has a strong focus on trauma-informed care. As a BACP-registered practitioner, he is aligned with the professional standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Throughout his long career he has worked with a wide range of difficulties, including complex issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, dissociation, domestic violence and caregiver stress, as well as coping with life changes and chronic illness. He combines evidence-informed methods with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance, helping people explore thoughts and feelings in a calm and open environment. Jatinder aims to help clients identify practical strategies and personal values that support meaningful change, and he supports each person at their own pace as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
He offers services in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and works with clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Jatinder emphasizes collaboration and clear communication to tailor therapy to each person's needs and goals.
Throughout his long career he has worked with a wide range of difficulties, including complex issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, dissociation, domestic violence and caregiver stress, as well as coping with life changes and chronic illness. He combines evidence-informed methods with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance, helping people explore thoughts and feelings in a calm and open environment. Jatinder aims to help clients identify practical strategies and personal values that support meaningful change, and he supports each person at their own pace as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
He offers services in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and works with clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Jatinder emphasizes collaboration and clear communication to tailor therapy to each person's needs and goals.
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?
He has 32 years of professional experience.
Is Jatinder Purwaha a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Jatinder Purwaha provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Where is Jatinder Purwaha located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jatinder Purwaha as my therapist?
You can work with Jatinder through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jatinder Purwaha work with international clients?
Yes, he 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.
Approaches for online work and therapeutic fit
Jatinder draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - ACT encourages noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them and is often helpful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns; this approach can be useful when working with abandonment issues, attachment difficulties and relational trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool he applies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jatinder works with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively online, and the variety of formats allows clients to choose what feels most comfortable and practical for them.