- Client-centred listening
- Attachment-focused work
- English and Punjabi
About Kamaljit
Kamaljit "Kam" Aulakh supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and life changes. She is a BACP counsellor who offers a steady, listening presence and practical ways to make small changes that feel manageable. Kam speaks English and Punjabi and works with a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, parenting pressures and identity issues.
Kam describes a calm, relational style that centres the person's experience. Sessions focus on talking through what is most troubling and noticing patterns that keep problems stuck. She uses conversational techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding in day-to-day life.
Her background includes five years of practice as a counsellor and earlier roles supporting people in crisis. Kam has worked with adults from diverse communities and has experience offering therapy in Punjabi as well as English. She brings an awareness of how cultural expectations shape feelings and choices.
In sessions she often draws on attachment ideas to look at how relationships affect emotions, and on client-centred listening to make space for what matters to the person. Cognitive tools are used when helpful to challenge repetitive thoughts and test new habits between sessions.
People who meet Kam can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk. She encourages small, realistic steps and checks progress together. If you want to explore how life events, health challenges or painful memories are affecting you, Kam offers a collaborative place to begin that work.
Kam describes a calm, relational style that centres the person's experience. Sessions focus on talking through what is most troubling and noticing patterns that keep problems stuck. She uses conversational techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding in day-to-day life.
Her background includes five years of practice as a counsellor and earlier roles supporting people in crisis. Kam has worked with adults from diverse communities and has experience offering therapy in Punjabi as well as English. She brings an awareness of how cultural expectations shape feelings and choices.
In sessions she often draws on attachment ideas to look at how relationships affect emotions, and on client-centred listening to make space for what matters to the person. Cognitive tools are used when helpful to challenge repetitive thoughts and test new habits between sessions.
People who meet Kam can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk. She encourages small, realistic steps and checks progress together. If you want to explore how life events, health challenges or painful memories are affecting you, Kam offers a collaborative place to begin that work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help people notice relationship patterns and practise new ways of connecting and expressing needs. Client-centred therapy gives the person space to be heard without judgement and focuses on their priorities; this often helps when someone feels overwhelmed or needs clarity about next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify repetitive thoughts and test new behaviours between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This is a collaborative plan that can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions around work, caregiving or medical appointments, and fewer travel requirements. Some people find phone or video meetings make it easier to keep therapy steady when life is busy. Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match personal needs and schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this counsellor help with?
Kam supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus areas such as grief, trauma, addictions, body image and coping with health challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a relational, client-centred way and combines listening with practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor and has supported people in a variety of challenging situations.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi to accommodate different language needs.
Can I attend sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; check time zones and scheduling when making arrangements.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.