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Vijay (Jay) Sandher, BACP

Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

About Vijay

Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He works with individuals who face attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, or difficulties following illness or bereavement. Jay writes simply and directly, and aims to make the first step to therapy less daunting.

He uses a client-centred way of working that lets people set the pace. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him.

Background and approach

Jay listens for strengths and practical steps people can use between meetings. His practice also draws on trauma-focused approaches when past harm affects daily life. That can include talking about difficult memories safely and building coping tools for flashbacks, dissociation, or strong emotional reactions.

Attachment-based ideas help when relationships or early losses shape current behaviour and feelings. Jay trained and works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has seven years of professional experience supporting people through major life stressors and recovery from hurt.

Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi to reflect cultural and language needs. He supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, divorce, domestic violence impacts, and adjustment after cancer or other medical challenges. Jay aims for straightforward, manageable steps in therapy.

He helps people identify small changes that reduce distress and increase control over daily life.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	409997	November 2026

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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 Vijay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues

Ways of working Vijay names

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How these approaches work online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people who have been harmed by past events by gently working with memories and reactions. It aims to reduce the hold that painful memories have on daily life and to build better ways of responding to triggers.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people understand why they relate to others in certain ways and try different behaviours that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and preferences, and then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text and live chat offer flexibility for people who prefer writing or who need brief, regular contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, along with related issues such as attachment problems, codependency and chronic illness impacts.

What is his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centred and straightforward. He listens for strengths and works with each person to set goals and practical steps that fit their life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi to accommodate different language needs.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are accepted and may use the offered online session formats to connect from other countries.

How are sessions delivered online?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.