Starnta Johal, NCPS

Starnta Johal is a person-centred therapist based in the United Kingdom who blends compassionate listening with evidence-informed techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and life transitions. With four years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, she focuses on helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and actions to find clearer perspectives and practical ways forward.

Although trained primarily in person-centred practice, she integrates other therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs. Her professional training includes work with polyvagal theory, Cruse bereavement counselling, and certification as a clinical trauma specialist. Her background also includes experience with an agency serving survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, which informs her trauma-sensitive work with adults and young people.

Starnta works with young people on issues such as exam stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm, and she offers support for intimacy, parenting, anger, and multicultural concerns. She offers flexible options including single sessions, short courses of four to six weeks, or longer-term therapy depending on client needs. For appointments or to enquire about availability, she can be contacted at starnta98@icloud.com.

Approaches that guide online therapy and what to expect

Starnta draws on client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-directional space where the individual’s experiences and pace lead the work. This approach focuses on empathy and acceptance to help people deepen self-understanding and build confidence in making changes. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life; it aims to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact while supporting safety and stabilization. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, panic, or low mood.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Starnta works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the plan fits what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from home or elsewhere, support continuity of care, and allow sessions to be scheduled around work, study, or family commitments.