- Evidence informed
- BACP registered
- Multilingual
About Rajbinder
Rajbinder "Raj" Kalirai welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief or major life changes. She speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and aims to make the first step feel straightforward and manageable.
Raj creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions are practical and down to earth. She helps people notice what matters most and take steps that fit their life.
Her background includes eight years working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem problems, and challenges related to parenting and caregiving. Raj also works with issues such as body image, attachment concerns, bereavement, cancer-related worries and ADHD-related struggles.
Raj uses a mix of straightforward methods to help people make changes. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused tools. These approaches are used to help clients notice patterns, practise new skills and rebuild relationships with themselves and others.
Her BACP credential is noted as part of her professional profile. To begin, people follow a short matching questionnaire and book sessions based on the scheduling options provided.
Raj creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions are practical and down to earth. She helps people notice what matters most and take steps that fit their life.
Her background includes eight years working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem problems, and challenges related to parenting and caregiving. Raj also works with issues such as body image, attachment concerns, bereavement, cancer-related worries and ADHD-related struggles.
Raj uses a mix of straightforward methods to help people make changes. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused tools. These approaches are used to help clients notice patterns, practise new skills and rebuild relationships with themselves and others.
Her BACP credential is noted as part of her professional profile. To begin, people follow a short matching questionnaire and book sessions based on the scheduling options provided.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people develop safer ways of relating and expressing needs.Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, try a method, and adjust the plan together as progress unfolds. That collaborative way of working helps match techniques to the specific issue and personality of the client.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online counselling can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by removing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also support shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that do not require video if that better suits a person's circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals use these options to help people keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Raj commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression and addictions among other issues such as grief, parenting and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is conversational and practical, focusing on noticing patterns, learning skills and making changes that fit day-to-day life.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Raj has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a broad range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
The profile lists BACP and location in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire and follow the usual booking process.
How are sessions charged and what should I expect to pay?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with Raj?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.