Anjali Puri:
TA & EMDR Psychotherapist (UKCP)
I am a humanistic psychotherapist, and at the heart of my work is a belief in each person’s capacity to live more fully, with a deeper sense of authenticity and connection.
At times, life can feel difficult or off balance, and we may find ourselves repeating patterns that no longer serve us.
These patterns often have roots in earlier experiences and ways of adapting that once made sense, but can now leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
My approach is grounded in Transactional Analysis (TA), which offers a clear and accessible framework for understanding ourselves and our relationships. I value TA for its openness and its focus on working in partnership, as well as for the practical tools it offers alongside deeper insight.
I am also trained in EMDR, which I draw on where appropriate, particularly when working with trauma or distressing experiences. I hold an MSc in Psychotherapy, am a Certified Transactional Analyst, and am registered with UKCP.
Individual Therapy:
I work primarily with adult individuals and couples. If you work with me individually, you will experience a collaborative space where we jointly make sense of what is happening for you – how you think, feel, and relate to others – and gently explore the patterns that may be shaping your life.
This may involve reflecting on your early history, and also on your current experience of life, work and relationships – particularly where you find yourself repeatedly encountering a familiar sense of disquiet or stuckness. I might offer you some practical tools to help make sense of these patterns and support you in making changes where you want.
Couples Therapy:
Working with couples is a central part of my practice. Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and, at times, most challenging areas of our lives. Couples often come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, misunderstanding, or distance. In our work together, I support you both to slow things down and begin to understand what is happening beneath these patterns—how each of you experiences the relationship, and how you may be impacting one another without intending to.
I aim to create a balanced and respectful space where both partners feel heard, without blame, and where difficult conversations can take place more safely. This often opens up the possibility for greater empathy, clearer communication, and a renewed sense of connection.
Before training as a psychotherapist, I spent 25 years working as a researcher in human motivation and behaviour change, exploring how psychology and culture influence the choices we make. This continues to inform my work, particularly in understanding the wider context of each person’s experience.
Alongside my private practice and my work with an NHS primary care service in North London, I also teach Transactional Analysis psychotherapy and offer clinical supervision. These aspects of my work reflect an ongoing commitment to learning, reflection, and supporting both clients and practitioners in their development.
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