Bupinderjeet (aka Vicky) Kooner, BACP

Bupinderjeet (aka Vicky) Kooner is a Primary Care Counsellor with 18 years of therapeutic experience and nearly 20 years of service within the NHS. She has worked across adult mental health settings and has held specialist roles including Mental Health Practitioner for staff wellbeing, sexual assault and incest trauma therapist, and work as a the platform therapist. Her experience encompasses supporting people experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and a wide range of related concerns.

Her approach is person-centered, focusing on building a trusting relationship so that clients can explore their concerns within a compassionate and supportive environment. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She welcomes a diverse range of clients and, drawing on her own BAME background, brings an informed interest in equality and diversity into her practice.

Bupinderjeet works with issues from everyday life stress to trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, and a variety of emotional and behavioural concerns. She invites prospective clients to book available slots directly or to message with preferred days and times so she can schedule sessions on their behalf. Her typical availability is Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and weekends 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Client-centered therapy places the individual's experience at the heart of the work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their feelings and strengthen self-understanding. It is well suited to people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional response. This approach can be helpful for people dealing with intimacy-related issues, attachment struggles, grief, and family or relationship difficulties.

Motivational interviewing is a goal-oriented, client-led method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and increase motivation. It is often used for issues where ambivalence arises, such as addictions, lifestyle change, or commitment to treatment goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Bupinderjeet works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let clients connect from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide accessible options for those with busy schedules or who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while maintaining regular, ongoing support from licensed professionals.