Parule Basu-Barua

Parule Basu-Barua is a counsellor who blends client-centred and trauma-focused approaches to help people who have been affected by trauma, anxiety and addictive patterns. She uses practical listening and careful reflection to help clients name what’s happening and find clearer ways forward. Parule is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Parule has about five years of clinical experience and over 1,500 clinical hours. She trained in therapeutic counselling in London and completed a degree at The Metanoia Institute with a 2:1 honours. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is also studying for a master’s in Neuroscience and Psychology at King’s College, London.

Her background in television and media informs her ability to connect and listen to people who feel stuck. She often meets clients who present with eating problems, addictive behaviours, depression and anxiety. She aims to look beyond diagnostic labels to understand each person’s unique story.

In sessions she prioritises an atmosphere of openness and respect. Conversations explore how past experiences influence present patterns, and they include practical steps for coping with stress, sleep problems, compulsive behaviours and low mood.

Parule also works with concerns such as body image, dissociation, isolation, narcissism and multicultural issues. She encourages small, achievable changes and supports people as they try out new ways of relating to themselves and others.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Parule uses client-centred work and trauma-focused therapy in her practice. Client-centred therapy means listening closely and following the person’s pace so they feel heard and understood; it can help with anxiety, relationship struggles and low mood. Trauma-focused therapy looks at the ways past harm shapes present reactions and offers tools to manage flashbacks, panic and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms show up to decide which methods to try first. Clients are invited to feedback as therapy evolves so the plan can be adjusted.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around work, travel or family life and can reduce time spent commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and it makes continuity possible if someone moves or travels. Registered or accredited professionals can help match session length and frequency to what fits a client’s day-to-day routine.