Jasminder Bahia
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About me
Jasminder Bahia is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, EMDR (Trauma) Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with over 22 years of experience in the field. She offers online appointments Monday to Friday during daytime hours, with no in-person sessions available until January/February 2025.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Jasminder is a Yoga Teacher Trainer and a skilled tutor in Pranayama (breathing techniques), Mindfulness, and Meditation. She integrates these techniques into her practice to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, offering relaxation practices like Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) – Yoga Nidra to support better sleep.
Jasminder is committed to providing culturally sensitive therapy, focusing on racialised and historical trauma, as well as the experiences of diaspora and immigrant communities. She works with clients to explore identity, race, and systemic issues and is passionate about supporting individuals through decolonising approaches to therapy.
Jasminder was featured on the BBC World Service’s Heart and Soul in 2024, discussing Reclaiming Yoga as a South Asian practitioner. She brings this perspective into her practice, helping clients navigate identity, race, and cultural narratives in their therapeutic journey.
Jasminder provides therapeutic and supervisory support for a wide range of issues, including:
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Business-related concerns
- Complex childhood trauma
- Cultural identity and individual identity struggles
- Depression
- Exam and study pressure
- Family issues
- Healing the nervous system
- Insomnia
- Loss and bereavement
- Phobias
- Race and racism
- Racialised trauma
- Relationship problems and family dynamics
- Sexual assault
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress and role management
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in mindful models that focus on practical, grounded methods of healing. Jasminder creates a creative and reflective space tailored to each client’s needs, helping them focus on their goals while promoting self-development, healing, and nervous system regulation.
Training, qualifications & experience
Jasminder is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol) with over 22 years of experience in the field. She takes a multicultural approach to therapy, integrating various psychological models, including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is an accredited EMDR Europe Practitioner and a Tutor at BAATN (Black, Asian, and African Therapy Network) on the "Introductory Certificate in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic Practice."
As a skilled trainer in Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama (Breathing Practices), and Yoga Nidra (also known in the scientific community as Non-Sleep Deep Rest or NSDR), Jasminder combines these practices with her therapeutic work to address both mental and physical wellbeing. She is committed to helping clients develop a stronger mind-body connection, promoting relaxation, stress reduction, and overall emotional balance.
Jasminder has extensive experience working with a wide range of individuals, including children, young people, adults, and older adults, and is well-equipped to support those facing a variety of challenges. Her holistic approach also includes postural awareness to manage breathing patterns and reduce mental and physical tension.
Jasminder is fully registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adheres to the ethical guidelines set by the British Psychological Society. Her background in decolonisation therapy, combined with her training in yoga and mindfulness practices, enables her to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Cultural identity.
- Cultural difference.
- Racialised Trauma.
- Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Therapy Sessions
£90 - £110 per session (standard rate).
Sliding scale available for those on a reduced income.
EMDR Therapy Sessions
£120 - £150 per session
Sliding scale available for those on a reduced income.
Supervision
£90 - £120 per session (individual supervision).
£75 per session for students and trainees.
Important Information
Organisational & Third-Party Fees:
Fees for therapy or supervision provided via organisations, third parties, or educational establishments are higher than the standard rates. Please contact me for a direct quote.
When I work
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My availability for appointments is Monday to Friday, during daytime hours.
Further information
Day and some evening appointments are available.
Limited weekend sessions are also available.
Travel to places is offered, especially in regards to group supervision and training workshops.
The service caters for a diverse community, offering culturally appropriate counselling for different faiths and nationalities. The service is mindful of how societal ideas about family, sexualities, genders, age, class, and cultural background shape individual lives. Jasminder's approach to counselling places high importance on valuing and respecting individual differences.
