Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP
Warm relational counselling psychotherapist
- Person-centred foundation
- Trauma-aware care
- Flexible online sessions
About Mandika Shah-Dhillon
Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a counselling psychotherapist who offers a calm, steady space for people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally unsettled, or unsure where to begin. She frames reaching out for support as a moment of relief and aims to create a setting where clients can breathe and start to make sense of what has been building up over time.
Mandika 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 professional background spans private practice, university mental health services, addiction support, and crisis work, where she has supported people with anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, identity concerns, relationship patterns, and the quieter pressures that accumulate gradually.
Her way of working is warm, relational, and intuitive. She practises integratively, drawing on person-centred foundations, trauma-aware methods, and contemporary psychological perspectives to shape a grounded, human-centred space. Mandika holds BACP credentialing - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom - and uses that training to guide her practice.
Clients often find her approach steadying, a place to slow down, gain clearer self-understanding, and be heard without judgment. Mandika meets people where they are and moves forward at a pace that feels manageable, exploring whatever sits beneath the surface together.
Mandika 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 professional background spans private practice, university mental health services, addiction support, and crisis work, where she has supported people with anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, identity concerns, relationship patterns, and the quieter pressures that accumulate gradually.
Her way of working is warm, relational, and intuitive. She practises integratively, drawing on person-centred foundations, trauma-aware methods, and contemporary psychological perspectives to shape a grounded, human-centred space. Mandika holds BACP credentialing - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom - and uses that training to guide her practice.
Clients often find her approach steadying, a place to slow down, gain clearer self-understanding, and be heard without judgment. Mandika meets people where they are and moves forward at a pace that feels manageable, exploring whatever sits beneath the surface together.
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?
Mandika Shah-Dhillon has 4 years of experience.
Is Mandika Shah-Dhillon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
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 canceled 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.
Integrative approaches and accessible online care
Mandika draws on client-centred therapy to place the person at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, listening, and supporting clients to find their own insights and direction, which can be especially helpful for identity, relationship, and life-change concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which blends practical strategies and reflective work to address patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.
When trauma is present, Mandika integrates trauma-focused principles, paying careful attention to safety, pacing, and strategies that help process distressing experiences while supporting regulation and resilience. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - she works with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time rather than insisting on a single path.
Online therapy with Mandika is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy or changing lives. These options help make regular support more accessible for people with transportation, time, or mobility constraints, and allow clients and licensed professionals to work together in ways that suit individual routines and communication styles.
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