- Client‑centred approach
- Emotionally focused support
- Works with adults
About Dilshini
Dilshini Sandhu is a BACP counsellor who brings a warm, heart-led approach to therapy. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem and depression. Sessions centre on forming a respectful, collaborative relationship so people feel seen and heard from the start.
Her work draws on Client‑Centred Therapy and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients name and make sense of their feelings. She supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and the strain that comes with long‑term illness or caregiving.
Dilshini trained in music and psychology, completed an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London, and qualified as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute. She is also undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, researching implicit bias and therapeutic relationships.
As a South Asian practitioner, she is mindful of cultural expectations and how these shape emotional life. That background informs how she talks about identity, family pressures and intergenerational conflict in sessions. People can expect a respectful, non‑judgemental space that pays attention to culture and context.
Practical work in sessions may include exploring strong emotions, improving communication, and finding ways to manage persistent stress or chronic health challenges. Dilshini aims to help people build more authentic, manageable ways of living rather than offering quick fixes.
Her work draws on Client‑Centred Therapy and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients name and make sense of their feelings. She supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and the strain that comes with long‑term illness or caregiving.
Dilshini trained in music and psychology, completed an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London, and qualified as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Metanoia Institute. She is also undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, researching implicit bias and therapeutic relationships.
As a South Asian practitioner, she is mindful of cultural expectations and how these shape emotional life. That background informs how she talks about identity, family pressures and intergenerational conflict in sessions. People can expect a respectful, non‑judgemental space that pays attention to culture and context.
Practical work in sessions may include exploring strong emotions, improving communication, and finding ways to manage persistent stress or chronic health challenges. Dilshini aims to help people build more authentic, manageable ways of living rather than offering quick fixes.
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 approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online therapy
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on giving people an accepting, non‑judgemental space to talk. The therapist mirrors and reflects feelings so clients can explore their experience and arrive at their own solutions. This approach can help when managing anxiety, low self‑esteem or life transitions.Emotionally‑Focused Therapy helps people identify and work with strong emotions that shape relationships and attachment patterns. It supports exploring how past losses, abandonment concerns or attachment difficulties influence current reactions and connections with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a one‑time decision.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly before booking as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also allow people to access someone who understands cultural and caregiving pressures without needing to change daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dilshini commonly help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self‑esteem issues, and addresses related areas such as attachment, communication problems and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, rooted in Client‑Centred Therapy and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy. She focuses on listening, naming feelings and building a trusting relationship.
How much experience does she have?
Dilshini has six years of experience working with adults on a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds BACP accreditation and is 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 paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.