Surjeet Bahra

Surjeet Bahra is a counsellor registered with the BACP, with 15 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and issues with motivation and confidence. Her practice also covers depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, and sleep or eating concerns.

Surjeet uses approaches that suit each person's needs and prefers simple conversation that gets to practical change. She offers client-centred work that focuses on what matters to the person in front of her. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are part of her toolbox when patterns of thinking and behaviour are getting in the way. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used to help people find small, achievable changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused rather than full of jargon.

She has worked across a range of settings over her career, which gives her exposure to varied life situations and cultural backgrounds. Surjeet describes her style as respectful and sensitive while keeping sessions practical. She asks questions and listens for recurring themes that can be turned into clear steps.

People commonly come to her when a life change leaves them unsure what comes next. She supports clients who want to make decisions, rebuild confidence, or manage strong feelings so they can move forward with more clarity. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help

Surjeet commonly uses client-centred work, attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural methods. Client-centred work focuses on listening and following what matters to the person, helping them clarify priorities and choices. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and can help when recurring relationship or intimacy issues are a concern. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and introduce practical exercises to test different ways of thinking.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss your situation and preferences and together you will agree which methods to try. That collaborative decision is reviewed as work progresses so the approach can change if something else would suit better.

Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to work with a registered professional from another location. Practical benefits include scheduling around work or family commitments and choosing sessions that suit your day-to-day routine.