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Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

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Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low mood. She helps people dealing with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, and work or career pressures. Mandika also supports concerns such as ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

She works in a calm, steady style and aims to make talking about difficult things easier. Her approach feels warm and relational.

Background and approach

Mandika starts gently when someone is unsure what to say or where to begin. Mandika qualified with training in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick and she holds BACP registration. She has four years of experience across independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis work.

These roles have informed how she responds to anxiety, trauma, identity concerns and ongoing stress. Mandika uses an integrative way of working built on person-centred foundations and informed by trauma-focused and psychodynamic ideas. She also brings cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices into sessions when they suit the person.

Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms alongside exploring patterns that keep problems going. Her style is steady and attentive. Sessions aim to help people slow down, notice what matters and make small, manageable changes.

Mandika encourages clear, shared goals and practical tools that fit everyday life.

How Mandika’s approaches work online

Mandika draws on client-centred therapy which places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. This approach means the therapist listens closely and helps people find their own answers rather than directing them. It is useful for feeling heard, building self-understanding and working through identity or relationship concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings or change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness techniques are sometimes included to support stress reduction and improve focus in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the approach as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different circumstances. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible around work, family life and other commitments.
What issues does Mandika help with?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD and bipolar among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, steady and relational. She starts gently and works collaboratively, helping people who are unsure where to begin.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles, which shaped her approach to trauma, anxiety and ongoing stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Mandika?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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