Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP
Warm person-centred counselling psychotherapist
- Trauma-aware support
- Calm steady presence
- Anxiety and stress help
About Mandika Shah-Dhillon
Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a counselling psychotherapist who creates a calm, steady space for people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally unsettled, or unsure where to begin. She recognises how life can build up quietly, and she treats reaching out as an important first moment of relief rather than a sign of weakness.
She trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick and is currently 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, supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, identity concerns, and persistent relational patterns.
Her style is warm, relational, and intuitive. Working integratively, she draws on person-centred foundations, trauma-aware practice, and contemporary psychological understanding to help people feel heard and understood. She aims to begin gently when someone does not have perfect words or a clear agenda, treating not knowing where to start as a valid starting point.
She holds BACP membership (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and strives to offer a grounded, human approach that helps people slow down, gain clarity, and move forward at their own pace. Clients often describe therapy with her as steadying and deeply attentive.
She trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick and is currently 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, supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, identity concerns, and persistent relational patterns.
Her style is warm, relational, and intuitive. Working integratively, she draws on person-centred foundations, trauma-aware practice, and contemporary psychological understanding to help people feel heard and understood. She aims to begin gently when someone does not have perfect words or a clear agenda, treating not knowing where to start as a valid starting point.
She holds BACP membership (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and strives to offer a grounded, human approach that helps people slow down, gain clarity, and move forward at their own pace. Clients often describe therapy with her as steadying and deeply attentive.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-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 issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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 issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mandika Shah-Dhillon have?
She has 4 years of experience working across private practice, university mental health services, addiction support, and crisis roles.
Is Mandika Shah-Dhillon a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Mandika Shah-Dhillon provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Mandika Shah-Dhillon located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mandika Shah-Dhillon as my therapist?
You can work with Mandika Shah-Dhillon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mandika Shah-Dhillon work with international clients?
Mandika Shah-Dhillon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mandika Shah-Dhillon 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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
Mandika uses client-centred principles to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, understanding, and building a trusting relationship so people can explore feelings, identity concerns, relationship patterns, and low mood at their own pace.She also incorporates trauma-focused practice, which pays careful attention to how past harm affects present-day reactions and relationships. Trauma-aware techniques aim to help people gradually process difficult memories and develop coping strategies for anxiety, hyperarousal, and intrusive thoughts.
Mindfulness-based ideas are woven into sessions to help people notice thoughts and sensations with less judgment and greater calm. These simple practices can support stress reduction, improved sleep, and more grounded responses to overwhelming moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mandika works collaboratively with each person and with other registered professionals where appropriate to identify the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as the work develops.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work is possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and access support from familiar surroundings.
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