Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Anxiety and stress
Person-centred work
Trauma-aware practice

About Mandika

Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She focuses on common early-adult pressures such as anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship problems and identity concerns, and also works with trauma, addiction and adjustment to life change.

She 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.

Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. She uses a person-centred base while drawing on psychodynamic ideas and trauma-aware methods when useful. That mix is intended to help people slow down, notice patterns and make sense of recurring difficulties.

Mandika describes her style as relational and intuitive. She encourages people to start even when they do not have clear words for their problem. The first conversations often focus on simple, manageable steps rather than big changes straight away.

Practical concerns such as sleeping, eating, work and study pressures are commonly discussed alongside emotional themes like grief, shame, abandonment and intimacy. She also works with issues linked to neurodiversity, attachment patterns and caregiving stress. People looking for steady, reflective support often find this approach helpful.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the client's pace. It helps people who are unsure where to start and who need time to find their own words. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of past harm and aims to reduce distress from traumatic memories and triggers.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Mandika will discuss options with clients and try different ways of working based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around study, work or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. Some sessions may be shorter check-ins or longer weekly meetings depending on what you and the therapist agree will help most.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she help with?

She works with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and identity concerns among other issues listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centred and relational, with psychodynamic and trauma-aware influences. Sessions are paced to the individual's needs and often begin with small, practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience working across private practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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