Jatindar Bhogal, BACP
Calm practical support for life transitions
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- Midlife change support
- BACP registered counsellor
- Speaks English and Punjabi
About Jatindar
Jatindar Bhogal is a counsellor who aims to help people facing major life shifts and midlife concerns. She brings a calm, respectful manner to sessions and speaks both English and Punjabi. Jay uses straightforward language and works with each person to set clear, achievable goals.
She trained at the University of Warwick and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide ethical practice. Her background includes more than two decades of practice, during which she has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD and career worries.
In the room she adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Techniques come from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based and Emotionally-Focused approaches, and a client-centred stance. Jay explains tools plainly and works with clients to try them out between sessions.
She has experience helping people manage parenting pressures, blended family challenges, carer stress and long-term health-related problems. Jay also supports those coping with loss and major life changes in midlife.
Sessions are shaped around individual needs, with an emphasis on practical steps and building coping skills. She encourages people to take small actions that fit their life. Jay invites anyone thinking about therapy to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step to find what works for them.
She trained at the University of Warwick and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide ethical practice. Her background includes more than two decades of practice, during which she has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD and career worries.
In the room she adapts her approach to the person in front of her. Techniques come from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based and Emotionally-Focused approaches, and a client-centred stance. Jay explains tools plainly and works with clients to try them out between sessions.
She has experience helping people manage parenting pressures, blended family challenges, carer stress and long-term health-related problems. Jay also supports those coping with loss and major life changes in midlife.
Sessions are shaped around individual needs, with an emphasis on practical steps and building coping skills. She encourages people to take small actions that fit their life. Jay invites anyone thinking about therapy to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step to find what works for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and offers practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to low mood or worry. Emotionally-Focused and attachment-based ideas focus on how relationships and early bonds shape current feelings and reactions, which can help with intimacy and communication difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing appointments during a break at work, or offering shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which session types they offer and how to arrange times that suit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, as well as midlife changes and related concerns like career and parenting pressures.
What is the counselling style like?
She uses a mix of client-centred work and practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on clear steps and skills you can use day to day.
How long has she practised?
Jay has 22 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is the counsellor based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before booking to ensure suitability across time zones.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.