Sanjay Badhan, BACP
Sanjay Badhan is a counsellor who helps people work through trauma, grief, anxiety and related challenges.
About Sanjay
Sanjay Badhan is a counsellor who helps people work through trauma, grief, anxiety and related challenges. He speaks plainly and offers a calm, respectful space for people to begin difficult conversations. He aims to meet each person where they are without judgement and to support them as they take the first steps toward change.
He draws on eight years of experience in UK mental health settings. That work has included one-to-one and group sessions, offered both face to face and online.
Background and approach
He has supported people dealing with eating difficulties, depression, ADHD, autism and the effects of past abuse. His approach is person-centred, which means he focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. Sessions are guided by what the person wants to explore, at a pace that feels manageable.
He uses ideas from psychology to help people understand patterns in their thoughts and behaviour. Sanjay aims to be practical and down to earth in sessions. Conversations may cover coping tools, ways to manage strong emotions, and steps to rebuild routine after difficult events.
He also helps people work on relationships and on goals such as career direction or improving self‑esteem. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered across several online formats as well as in-person when arranged. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
He works from the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387649 | May 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sanjay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Sanjay names
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Person-centred approaches and online therapy
Person-centred therapy focuses on understanding the person's own experience. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the client, which can help when dealing with trauma, grief or low self‑esteem.He also uses psychological concepts to help people identify patterns in thoughts and behaviour. That can make habits and reactions easier to recognise and change, useful for issues like anxiety, eating difficulties and obsessive thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as work progresses.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video calls let people talk face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging works for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family commitments and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, eating difficulties, depression, ADHD, anxiety and stress, plus issues such as anger, self‑esteem and career questions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practises a person-centred approach that follows the client's priorities and pace, while using psychological ideas to make sense of patterns and behaviours.
What experience does he bring?
He has eight years of professional work in UK mental health roles, including one-to-one and group work delivered both in person and online.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet, as well as face-to-face work where arranged.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.