- Relationship help
- Parenting support
- Eating concerns
About Dilnia
Dilnia Horton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on relationship, family, eating and parenting concerns. She uses straightforward, calm language and aims to help people feel heard when they bring difficult issues into a session.
Dilnia creates a welcoming space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. She encourages clear goals so sessions stay practical and focused. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support while clients find their way forward.
Her background includes 13 years of clinical experience and registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That experience includes work on relationship breakdown, family conflict and eating difficulties, alongside parenting challenges.
Dilnia draws on a mix of approaches to suit different problems. She blends ideas from cognitive behavioural work with emotionally focused and psychodynamic ways of understanding relationship patterns. Mindfulness practices are also used to help people manage strong feelings and stay present.
Sessions are practical and conversational. People will often work on clearer communication, healthier routines, coping with body image concerns and repairing attachment difficulties. The pace is set by each person and goals are reviewed as therapy progresses.
She speaks English and Kurdish and does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Dilnia uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural changes. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and eating-related routines. She also draws on emotionally focused ways of working that look at feelings and patterns in relationships to improve connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods together. That collaborative planning helps shape a plan you can try week to week and adjust as you go.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so check the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it straightforward to continue therapy while balancing work, childcare or other commitments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dilnia works with relationship and family difficulties, eating concerns, parenting stress and self-esteem problems. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and conversational, combining practical work with reflective discussion. She uses clear goals and mixes structured techniques with space to talk through underlying feelings.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people with relationship breakdown, family conflict, eating difficulties and parenting matters.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Kurdish.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.