Surjeet Bahra

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• CBT and attachment

About Surjeet

Surjeet Bahra works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, self-esteem and motivation using conversational, client-focused methods. She is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom. Her practice addresses common and complex issues such as depression, addictions, trauma and grief.

She draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect present feelings and reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and practical ways to change it. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable steps when clients want quick, forward-moving goals.

Sessions are straightforward and centred on the person in front of her. The counsellor listens for patterns in relationships and behaviour, then suggests manageable ways to test different responses. Motivational interviewing is used where people want help with change, for example with substance use or habits that feel stuck.

Surjeet has particular experience with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and coping with major life changes. She also works with attachment issues and a range of personality-related concerns listed in her practice profile. These are addressed through conversational methods and practical exercises when helpful.

If someone is unsure where to start she normally begins by clarifying immediate concerns and short-term goals. From there she and the client agree on the next steps, whether that is structured work using CBT techniques or focused conversations using solution-focused methods.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Surjeet uses attachment-based work to map how early relationships shape current reactions; this helps when relationship patterns and intimacy concerns are the focus. Client-centred counselling involves open conversation, where the counsellor follows the client’s pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed agenda. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test different responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and agree a route forward together. That could mean shorter practical exercises one week and deeper relational conversation the next. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quieter, shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients use phone-only sessions if they prefer not to be on camera, or schedule sessions around work breaks to maintain continuity of care.

Topics Surjeet lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Surjeet

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she uses CBT and other approaches to address these issues.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses attachment-based work, client-centred conversations, cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in English or from outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.