- Client-centred approach
- Emotionally focused
- BACP accredited
About Dilshini
Dilshini Sandhu is a counsellor who brings a warm, heart-centred approach to sessions. She uses gentle curiosity to help people feel heard and understood. Her work focuses on easing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and the impact of past trauma.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide conversations. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. That means listening first, then helping people notice feelings and patterns that matter in day-to-day life.
Dilshini trained in psychology and neuroscience, completing an MSc at King’s College London, and qualified as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute. She also holds BACP accreditation and is working towards a doctorate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy. Her research looks at implicit bias and building therapeutic relationships across difference.
Having worked with creative practices earlier in her career, she often encourages self-expression as part of work in therapy. She is aware of how culture and family expectations shape emotional life, and she pays attention to those pressures when they arise in sessions. This includes supporting people coping after natural or human-caused disasters when those events affect daily functioning.
Her manner is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to help people make small, practical changes and to build greater emotional clarity. If someone wants a steady, compassionate presence while they sort things out, she offers a calm, thoughtful way to work together.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals and values lead the work. It helps with anxiety, low mood, stress and finding clearer choices in difficult situations. Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays close attention to patterns in close relationships and the feelings that underlie them. It is often useful when attachment issues, communication problems or relationship distress are part of someone’s concerns.Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. That conversation usually happens in early sessions and can change as the work develops.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also permit a steady therapeutic relationship across distance, letting people continue work through life changes. Ask about session length and scheduling when you arrange an appointment to make sure it suits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
The practice supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image and communication difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Work is collaborative and person-led, using Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy methods. Sessions focus on listening, noticing emotions and testing small changes that fit daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience and a background in music and psychology that informs a creative, expressive approach. She is currently undertaking a doctorate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and works from the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process connects you and allows you to book sessions.