Parule Basu-Barua, BACP

Parule Basu-Barua is a psychotherapist with a person-centred approach. She uses mindful and trauma-focused ways of working to help people notice their thoughts and everyday habits. Parule holds a BACP credential and has practised in the UK for five years.

She often sees people whose past trauma and abuse show up as depression, anxiety, addiction, or difficulties with eating. Many clients come with concerns about anorexia, atypical anorexia, bulimia or addictive patterns around food. Parule aims to set aside diagnostic templates and pay attention to each person's individual story.

Before training in therapy she worked for over 20 years in television and media in the UK and the USA at senior level. That background shaped her ability to connect and listen under pressure. She completed a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in London and a degree at The Metanoia Institute, graduating with a 2:1 honours.

Her practice blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness. She also incorporates trauma-focused approaches when trauma is central to someone’s experience. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, everyday habits and how these shape mood and behaviour.

Parule is currently studying for a Masters at King’s College London in Neuroscience and Psychology. She brings about 1,500 clinical hours of experience to her work and aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and habits.

She offers support in English and accepts international clients. People who start with her are guided to explore practical ways to change daily routines and manage symptoms so life feels more manageable.

Using client-centred and trauma-focused approaches online

Parule draws on client-centred work and trauma-focused methods to guide online therapy. Client-centred therapy means the therapist listens closely, follows the person’s pace and focuses on what matters to them. This approach is helpful for people wanting to talk through thoughts and everyday habits without feeling judged. Trauma-focused therapy works directly with memories and responses connected to past harm, and is used when trauma is a central issue.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that suit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work fits changing circumstances and aims.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, avoid travel time and arrange shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows conversations to continue with people who live outside the UK, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to focus on thought patterns, daily routines and practical strategies for coping.