Pooja P , BACP

Pooja P brings a warm, empathic presence to counselling, shaped by years of work in corporate and hospitality service environments supporting people from a range of cultural backgrounds. As a qualified human resource professional and a qualified counsellor, she specialises in Gestalt, person-centred and psychodynamic approaches and draws on that mixed experience to relate to clients from many walks of life.

Gestalt therapy emphasises present-moment awareness, person-centred work focuses on the client’s own experience and autonomy, and psychodynamic work explores recurring patterns formed by earlier relationships and life events. Pooja aims to make the process less daunting by giving clients space and working at a pace that suits them. She works flexibly and incorporates creative techniques, tailoring each session to a person’s individual needs and circumstances to support practical, meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and emotional patterns. It helps clients explore connection needs and repair strategies in relationships, which can be useful for issues like attachment concerns, abandonment, and intimacy-related challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that examines unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches tools to manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating difficulties. It often involves structured exercises and goal-focused work to create measurable change.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and transform core emotional responses and patterns in close relationships. It is commonly used for relationship difficulties, communication problems, and processing strong emotions related to loss or trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Pooja works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists will adapt techniques as the work progresses to ensure the chosen approach remains helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and time zones. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.