Gurpal Bharj

Various session days/times available - please enquire.

Are You Coping on the Outside but Struggling Within?

Counselling in Burnham, Buckinghamshire (SL1) & Online

Anxiety • Overthinking • Stress • Burnout • Low mood • Self-esteem • Relationships • Life changes

You may be keeping everything going — working, parenting, supporting others — while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted or simply not yourself.

Perhaps you can't switch off. Your mind won't slow down. Your confidence has changed. You're struggling with a relationship or life change, or your circumstances have suddenly become difficult or unbearable. You may not even know exactly what's wrong — you just know you don't want to keep feeling this way.

You don't have to be in crisis to seek counselling.

I'm Gurpal Bharj, a qualified person-centred counsellor and founder of Linkswood Counselling. I work mainly with adults, as well as young people aged 14+, offering a calm, confidential space to talk, understand what you're experiencing and begin to make sense of things.

You don't need to have the answers before you start. I will support you in working through your difficulties — you don't have to carry them alone.

My approach is person-centred, which means I won't judge you, tell you what to do or arrive with a set agenda.

I'll work alongside you to understand your experience, explore what may be keeping you stuck and help you make sense of what matters to you.

For some people, counselling is about finding space after months or years of simply getting on with things. For others, it's about understanding themselves, their relationships or a difficult period of life more clearly.

Clients often tell me they value my calm nature and that they feel genuinely listened to — sometimes for the first time.

I offer in-person counselling in Burnham Village, Buckinghamshire (SL1), with easy access from Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor and Beaconsfield, as well as online counselling across the UK.

You don't have to wait until things become unbearable before asking for support. We can work through your difficulties together, in a way that feels right for you. My clients are always at the centre of my work, and it would be my privilege to help you back to a life you love living again.

You don't need to know what to say or where to begin.

In our first session, we'll talk about what's brought you to counselling and what you'd like support with. You can share what feels comfortable for you.

I'll explain how I work, answer any questions and give you space to get a feel for what counselling with me is like.

There is no pressure to have everything figured out. We begin where you are.

If you're wondering whether counselling could help, I offer a free 20-minute consultation call. It's simply an opportunity to talk briefly about what's going on and see whether working together feels right for you.

I offer in-person sessions from my comfortable private practice in Burnham, Buckinghamshire (SL1) or online sessions across the UK. I understand that reaching for support can feel daunting, and I am here to help you take that first step towards healing.

For more information, you're welcome to take a look at my website:

www.linkswoodcounselling.co.uk