Parule Basu-Barua , BACP

Parule Basu-Barua is a UK-licensed psychotherapist with over 1,500 clinical hours and five years of professional practice. She specializes in supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, and the anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviours that can follow. Many of her clients seek help for eating disorders including anorexia, atypical anorexia, and bulimia, and she often explores the overlap between disordered eating and addictive patterns to reach the underlying issues.

Parule emphasizes an individualised approach rather than fitting people into narrow diagnostic templates. She works collaboratively to understand each person’s unique history and needs, creating space for honest exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours without judgement. Her background in senior roles within television and media in the United Kingdom and the United States informs her ability to connect with people and to navigate complex personal narratives.

Parule completed a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in London and earned a 2:1 (Hons) degree from The Metanoia Institute. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree at King’s College London in Neuroscience and Psychology. Parule holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to guide clients toward greater emotional nourishment and personal insight through therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Parule integrates client-centered therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can lead the pace and focus of change; it is useful for building trust and exploring personal values and goals. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing the effects of past harm and developing coping strategies to reduce symptoms related to trauma and abuse. Mindfulness therapy introduces practical attention and grounding skills to help manage anxiety, stress, and intrusive thoughts and to increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Parule works with each person to identify which methods fit their history, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the therapeutic plan as progress and needs evolve. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most helpful at each stage.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home, while preserving continuity of care when life or location change, and allow clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and well-being.