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Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Person-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-aware practice
About Mandika
Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and other concerns such as relationship and identity issues. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, sleep or eating difficulties, ADHD and career questions.
Her style is straightforward and person-centred. She begins by listening and helping people name what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and trying small changes to see what shifts. She does not expect people to arrive with answers or perfect words.
Mandika trained in person-centred counselling and the psychotherapeutic relationship at the University of Warwick and is completing an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Her background includes work in private practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles. This range informs how she supports people through practical life problems and sharper crises.
She uses an integrative approach. That means drawing on client-centred work alongside trauma-focused ideas, mindfulness practice and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where helpful. Sessions are aimed at clearer thinking, calmer reactions and more manageable daily routines.
People who come to her often want steadiness and clearer perspective. Mandika helps by slowing things down, making small, testable changes and tracking what works. The focus is on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
How Mandika uses practical approaches online
Mandika commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work when meeting people. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and building a steady therapeutic relationship so people can explore difficult feelings at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit best with goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of meeting with a therapist online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to schedule a shorter check-in or a longer slot around work or childcare. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, as current options are described when arranging sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Mandika supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and life changes. She also works with relationship issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and career concerns.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens first, then helps identify thought and behaviour patterns and tries small changes to test what helps.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years' experience across private practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles. That mix shapes how she supports both everyday stress and more acute difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions booked and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting session options.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.