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Dilshini Sandhu, BACP

Compassionate therapy focused on relationships and emotion

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Dilshini

Dilshini Sandhu brings a human-centred, relational approach to therapy. She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, grief or traumatic experiences. Dilshini speaks plainly and listens closely, offering a calm space for people to talk through what matters to them.

She trained in psychology and the arts before moving into psychotherapy. That background shapes a practical, expressive style that values how people make sense of their lives.

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Background and approach

She also completed a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and trained at the Metanoia Institute. Dilshini is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has six years of clinical experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.

Her current doctoral study looks at implicit bias and building therapeutic relationships across difference. She pays attention to cultural pressures that can affect how people seek help, particularly within South Asian communities. Sessions aim to be sensitive to those pressures while focusing on what the individual needs right now.

Dilshini describes her style as warm, collaborative and respectful. Therapy with her typically explores patterns in relationships, attachment and communication. She also supports people facing issues such as body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and identity concerns.

The work is paced to suit each person’s comfort and goals.

How relational approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, focusing on warmth, acceptance and understanding to help people explore their feelings. This approach suits worries about anxiety, self-esteem and relationship patterns by creating space to speak and be heard.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns that shape how people relate. It helps identify emotional cycles and try new ways of connecting with oneself and others, which can be useful for grief, trauma responses and attachment difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then shape the way sessions proceed. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and comfort levels become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need flexibility around work and caregiving commitments.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while still using relational and emotion-focused methods to address concerns such as anxiety, trauma, grief and attachment issues.
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Questions people ask

What issues does she commonly help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the impacts of trauma and abuse. Additional areas include attachment, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are warm and collaborative, grounded in Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. The emphasis is on listening, exploring emotions and building a stronger sense of self.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience and completed an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. She is also undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
Where does she practise and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How do fees and the subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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