- Calm listening
- Practical coping
- Trauma-aware
About Poonam
Poonam Patel is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and parenting pressures. She focuses on everyday struggles like sleep problems, low mood and relationship strain. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
Poonam creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is worrying them. Conversations centre on real-life problems and practical ways to cope. She listens for patterns from the past that keep turning up now and helps people connect those patterns to present choices.
Her approach draws on psychodynamic work to look at repeating themes and Trauma-Focused Therapy when difficult events are affecting day-to-day life. That means sessions can include talking through memories, noticing how feelings show up in the body, and developing ways to respond differently in stressful moments.
Over five years of practice she has supported people through family conflict, bereavement, feeling overwhelmed at work, and difficulties with self-esteem. She also works with clients concerned about obsessive thoughts, anger, and social anxiety. Poonam is straightforward and warm, aiming to help people find small changes that make life easier.
To start, she encourages prospective clients to reflect on what matters most to them and what they hope to change. The initial conversations focus on understanding current difficulties and planning realistic steps forward.
How psychodynamic and trauma approaches work online
Psychodynamic therapy helps people notice recurring feelings and relationship patterns that affect sleep, mood and day-to-day choices. It often involves gentle reflection on past experiences and how they show up now, helping clients gain new perspective and make different decisions.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of distressing events. It supports people to process painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life, which can lead to fewer night-time worries and steadier mood during the day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a way forward together. That collaborative planning can include combining elements from both approaches as appropriate.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to have sessions from a quieter room, or to choose a phone conversation instead of video when that suits someone better.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Poonam works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges and grief. She also supports those facing relationship strain, workplace issues and worries about self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She offers warm, direct listening and helps clients notice patterns that affect daily life. Conversations can combine exploring past experiences and practical steps to manage current symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including trauma, family problems and obsessive behaviours.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and pracitices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.