Parule Basu-Barua

Parule Basu-Barua is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people facing trauma, anxiety, depression and eating or food-related issues. She works in a straightforward, human way and aims to build trust so people feel able to talk about difficult experiences.

She brings five years of clinical experience and over 1,500 clinical hours to her work. Before training as a therapist, she spent more than 20 years in television and media in the UK and USA, and she draws on those listening and communication skills in sessions. Her qualification history includes a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a degree from The Metanoia Institute, and she is working on a masters at King's College London in Neuroscience & Psychology.

In practice she focuses on the person rather than a diagnostic label. That means conversations are shaped around each individual, their life story, and how their difficulties show up day to day. She often supports people whose trauma or abuse has led to depression, anxiety or addictive behaviours, and she also sees people struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.

Her approach draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas, with mindfulness and trauma-focused methods used where helpful. Sessions aim to make space to understand feelings, spot patterns, and try small changes that can ease day-to-day life. She also pays attention to related issues such as body image, sleep problems, obsessive behaviours and relationship communication.

People who come for help can expect a calm, non-judgemental setting and practical conversation about what to try next. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she works at a steady pace so people can build on early changes and set realistic goals.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, giving space for their views and feelings to lead the conversation. Online sessions using this approach aim to make people feel heard and understood, which can help with anxiety, depression and issues around eating.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm. Used alongside talking therapy, mindfulness can support people who struggle with stress, obsessive patterns, panic and sleep difficulties.

Finding the best approach is a shared task. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and preferences, and will adapt the work as things change. That might mean combining client-centred listening, mindful skills and trauma-focused ways of working when needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with the counsellor about what would suit practical needs and technical comfort.