Dilshini Sandhu, BACP
Compassionate therapy with cultural understanding
- BACP accredited therapist
- Warm collaborative style
- Video and phone sessions
About Dilshini Sandhu
Dilshini Sandhu prefers to be called Dil, a name that translates to heart and reflects the warm, attentive presence she brings to therapeutic work. She is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and has supported adults through a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, cultural identity questions, and the pressures of life transitions.
Dil’s background weaves together creativity and clinical training. She studied Music and Psychology and spent years helping people explore self-expression through creative practice, an experience that shaped her belief in the healing power of personal narrative and creativity. She went on to complete an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute. She is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy with a research focus on implicit bias and building therapeutic relationships across difference.
As a South Asian therapist, Dil is attentive to how cultural expectations and stigma can influence mental health and help-seeking. Her manner is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect and sensitivity. She integrates humanistic and relational perspectives with evidence-informed methods, tailoring the work to each person’s needs so they can explore their story, build understanding, and move toward a more authentic and satisfying life.
Dil’s background weaves together creativity and clinical training. She studied Music and Psychology and spent years helping people explore self-expression through creative practice, an experience that shaped her belief in the healing power of personal narrative and creativity. She went on to complete an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute. She is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy with a research focus on implicit bias and building therapeutic relationships across difference.
As a South Asian therapist, Dil is attentive to how cultural expectations and stigma can influence mental health and help-seeking. Her manner is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect and sensitivity. She integrates humanistic and relational perspectives with evidence-informed methods, tailoring the work to each person’s needs so they can explore their story, build understanding, and move toward a more authentic and satisfying life.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dilshini Sandhu have?
Dilshini Sandhu has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Is Dilshini Sandhu a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Dilshini Sandhu provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dilshini Sandhu located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dilshini Sandhu as my therapist?
You can work with Dilshini Sandhu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dilshini Sandhu work with international clients?
No. She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dilshini Sandhu cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Dilshini Sandhu
Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and an open space for self-exploration. This approach supports people who want to deepen self-understanding, build confidence, or navigate life transitions by following their pace and priorities.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment patterns that shape how people relate to themselves and others. It can be helpful for addressing relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and patterns of emotional avoidance by helping people access and reprocess the feelings that drive behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dil works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these models to suit individual circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions by video or phone allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text messaging provide shorter or more frequent contact when that better fits daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or health commitments and to access registered professionals from different locations.