- Client-centred approach
- Emotionally focused work
- Culturally aware practice
About Dilshini
Dilshini Sandhu is a counsellor who brings a warm, heart-led approach to sessions. She uses a collaborative style and aims to create a respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard. Her background in psychology and the arts informs a gentle, expressive way of working.
Dilshini trained in psychotherapeutic counselling at the Metanoia Institute and holds a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London. She is also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is currently studying for a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy with a research focus on implicit bias and therapeutic relationships.
Her practice focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with people facing trauma and abuse, and with a wide range of related issues including attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Money and financial issues are included among the areas she addresses when they arise in people’s lives.
As a South Asian counsellor, she is attuned to cultural expectations and stigma that can affect how people seek help. Sessions aim to be culturally sensitive and responsive to individual backgrounds and values.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. Dilshini highlights self-expression and relational exploration, helping people notice patterns, make sense of feelings, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
How her client-centred and emotionally-focused work translates online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. It involves listening closely, reflecting what you say, and following what matters most to you. This approach can help with issues like low self-esteem, stress and day-to-day emotional struggle.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on how emotions shape relationships and internal patterns. It helps people identify core feelings, understand why they arise, and try new ways of responding. EFT is often useful for attachment concerns, abandonment worries and difficulties with close connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what methods fit your needs and goals. You can expect conversations about what feels most helpful and gentle experiments tailored to your situation.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let people choose quieter or shorter sessions when needed, or use methods that feel less formal than in-person meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and works with trauma and abuse. Financial and money concerns are also addressed when they come up in sessions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, collaborative and client-centred, with an emphasis on emotional connection and relational exploration. She encourages self-expression and practical reflection within sessions.
What is her professional background?
She trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute and completed an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London, with six years of clinical experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.