Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP
Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and low mood.
About Mandika
Mandika Shah-Dhillon is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and low mood. She offers a calm, steady space for anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Many come with identity, relationship, grief, or parenting concerns and want a place to breathe and make sense of things.
She trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick and holds BACP registration.
Background and approach
Mandika is completing an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Her background includes work in independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support, and crisis roles. Her style is warm, relational, and down-to-earth.
Sessions start where the person is, even if they do not yet have the words. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and make choices that feel manageable. Mandika blends person-centred foundations with trauma-aware practice and contemporary psychological ideas.
She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness when these suit the goals in a session. The result aims to be a grounded, human conversation rather than a checklist of tasks. People who choose to work with her can expect steady pacing and practical suggestions alongside reflective dialogue.
The focus may be on coping with life changes, improving sleep and eating habits, sorting out relationship patterns, or reducing distress from past experiences. Sessions are offered in English and take place online or by phone.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402680 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mandika lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Mandika names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Mandika uses therapeutic approaches online
Mandika draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to attend to difficult past events in a way that aims to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping. This approach focuses on slowly processing memories and reactions while building skills to manage strong emotions.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy which puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Sessions involve active listening, reflection and gentle guidance so people can find their own answers and feel more understood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that suit the situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let the therapist see non-verbal cues and allow longer conversations, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, note-taking between sessions, or ongoing support without scheduling a call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the focus on steady, consistent support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mandika support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar and career questions, among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and relational, starting from where you are. She listens first and then uses practical steps, reflection and pacing to help people move forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional experience across independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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