- Psychodynamic approach
- Trauma-focused care
- Practical emotional tools
About Poonam
Poonam Patel is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family difficulties, grief and parenting concerns. She uses a calm, non-judgemental approach to make it easier to speak about painful or confusing feelings. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step feel manageable and clear.
She works from a psychodynamic perspective, which looks at patterns in relationships and feelings that can repeat over time. That approach can help when old hurts affect how people relate now. She also uses trauma-focused ideas to support people who have been through distressing or frightening events.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. The aim is to help people notice recurring patterns, name strong feelings, and find practical ways to manage day-to-day life. Sessions often involve gentle exploration rather than rapid problem-solving, with time to think through what matters most to the client.
Across five years of practice she has supported people through bereavement, relationship strain, workplace stress, sleep difficulties, low mood and worries linked to attention differences. She also works with issues such as shame, isolation and obsessive thoughts.
Poonam values collaborative work where client goals guide the process. She encourages small, realistic steps and checks in regularly about how therapy is going. If you are thinking about therapy she invites you to start with a short matching questionnaire to find the best next step.
Approaches used in online therapy and what they offer
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring relationship patterns and feelings that may be linked to earlier experiences. It can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and how those patterns affect current family and parenting challenges.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of distressing events and ways to reduce their hold on daily life. It supports people who feel overwhelmed by past events and want to regain steadier emotional balance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, needs and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can evolve as you notice what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into busy family life easier, for example by saving travel time and allowing appointments to be scheduled around work or childcare. It can also allow a shorter check-in when you need it, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to maintain regular contact and keep progress moving between face-to-face meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Poonam supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns, plus family difficulties and relationship strain. She also works with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and ADHD-related worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, with time to notice patterns in feelings and relationships. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and finding manageable ways to cope.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on issues such as bereavement, trauma-related distress, workplace stress and family problems.
What credentials and region are shown?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.