Poonam Sejpal, BACP

Poonam Sejpal offers calm, practical support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and life transitions. She meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward. Poonam uses straightforward language and keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client right now.

She draws on 11 years of clinical experience and works from a humanistic, client-centred stance that emphasises respect and empathy. That means conversations are paced to the individual, with space to reflect and to try new ways of coping. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Poonam combines psychodynamic ideas and narrative approaches to help people understand patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices. She pays attention to attachment and how early experiences can shape current difficulties. This can be helpful when people want to change long-standing ways of relating or feel stuck in recurring conflicts.

The tone in sessions is warm and non-judgemental. Poonam avoids stigmatising labels and focuses on practical steps alongside deeper reflection. Many clients explore themes such as grief, intimacy, parenting strain, identity and managing stress.

People who choose her often want a balance of practical tools and reflective conversation. She supports clients through problem solving, managing emotions, and making sense of past events so they can move towards clearer choices.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Poonam uses client-centred work to create a supportive, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most. This approach focuses on listening, reflection and working at the client’s pace, and it helps when someone needs understanding and gentle guidance.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises for reducing anxiety, managing mood and changing unhelpful patterns. That makes it useful for specific problems such as anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Many people use a mix of reflective and practical techniques until they find what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, please check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options helps you pick what fits your life, such as finding quieter times, shorter check-ins around a workday or sessions that do not require video. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue regular meetings while juggling other commitments.