Dr Puja Patel
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About me
I am Dr Puja Patel a qualified Health Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 10 years of combined experience working in therapeutic settings, training consultancy, and health behaviour change for the voluntary, public and private sectors.
I offer one-to-one therapy and coaching. I have a specialist interest in gut-related disorders and syndromes such as IBS, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, (triggered by trauma, anxiety or low mood), chronic pain management, anxiety disorders, and management of a range of health conditions (cardiovascular health, diabetes, peri-menopause/ menopause, PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS).
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the University of the West of England (UWE) undertaking the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology and have a keen interest in supporting people around health behaviour change and understanding how physical and mental health conditions can be influenced by our knowledge, behaviours, or habits. I also have a specialist interest in supporting people with gut health related disorders and chronic pain management and psychosomatic concerns using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and psycho-educational tools. In my sessions, there is a direction of change and will be equipped with tools and strategies. I also have certification to work with a range of anxiety disorders in children and young people.
I have a range of experience working with young people, families and adults with a myriad of concerns. This includes treatment and intervention plans around:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Irritable Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- low mood/ depressive feelings
- anxiety (including health anxiety)
- maternal mental health
- trauma related concerns
- OCD behaviours
- pain management (including paediatric pain management)
- cardiovascular health concerns
- women gynaecological health concerns (endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, PMDD)
- long term health condition management
- psychosomatic concerns
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Unexplainable gut related disorders
Chronic pain management for adults, children and families
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
There is a slightly reduced fee of £85 online. In person fees are £95.
My fees are at this range as I spend time before and after each client session completing notes, preparing appropriate material and undergoing necessary reading/ training to support my clients as best as I can.
When I work
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My usual days of work are Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I offer occasional Saturday's but would be happy to discuss your needs.
Further information
Contact me via my website form, or email me here to discuss therapy or coaching plans.
