Gurpal Bharj
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About me
Hello, I'm Gurpal, a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and founder of Linkswood Counselling. As a registered member of the BACP, I work in accordance with its ethical framework, with my clients and their individual experiences at the heart of my work.
I work with adults and young people aged 14+, offering counselling for a range of difficulties, including, but not limited to, anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement and life changes.
How I work
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if you've never spoken to a counsellor before. You may know what is troubling you, or you may find it difficult to put your feelings into words. Both are absolutely fine.
As a humanistic, person-centred counsellor, I believe that each person has the capacity to find the answers that are right for them. Counselling offers an opportunity to explore and understand yourself more deeply, helping you uncover those answers in a way that feels meaningful and empowering.
I'll work alongside you, at your pace, with whatever you'd like to bring to our sessions. I offer a safe, confidential space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted. Through empathy, attentive listening, warmth and care, we'll explore whatever you're experiencing together, without judgement.
I offer in-person counselling in Burnham Village, Buckinghamshire (SL1), and online counselling across the UK.
Getting started
I offer a free 20-minute consultation call, giving us an opportunity to talk, ask questions and see whether working together feels right for you.
To request a consultation, please email me at: hello@linkswoodcounselling.co.uk
Following our initial call, I offer 50-minute counselling sessions from £60 per session (£70 for evenings/weekends), with concessionary rates available. I recommend weekly sessions for therapeutic benefit, but can work with whatever you need.
My clients are always at the centre of my work, and it would be my privilege to support you through whatever difficulties you may be experiencing.
For further information and to read my blog, please visit www.linkswoodcounselling.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor, with a background in teaching, and work with adults and teens aged 14 and over. In addition to my main qualifications, I am committed to regular CPD, which broadens my knowledge and capacity to work with a range of issues.
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- Qualified Person-Centred Counsellor
- BACP Registered Member
- Trained in telephone and online counselling
- Trained to work with young people aged 14+
- Enhanced DBS
- Qualified teacher with PGCE
- BSc (Hons) in Management
- Experience working in charitable counselling
- Experience supporting individuals and family members of the armed forces
- Trauma-informed
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Family conflict (including South Asian family trauma)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
50-minute sessions | From £60 | In-person & online | Concessions offered
I also offer a free 20-minute initial consultation - a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to counselling and see whether working together feels right for you. Please note, core hours are Monday to Friday (9.30am to 4pm) and charged at £60. I have limited out-of-hours evening and weekend slots, which are charged at £70.
