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Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP

Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and life changes.

About Mandika

Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and life changes. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem and career worries. Mandika works with people who are exploring identity and LGBT matters, and she supports those dealing with sleep or eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar concerns and compassion fatigue.

Her style is calm and relational. She aims to create a steady space where people can slow down and talk through what feels hard.

Background and approach

Mandika uses simple, plain language and listens for what matters most to each person. Not every session follows the same pattern - conversations are shaped around the person in front of her. Mandika draws on a person-centred foundation combined with psychodynamic thinking and trauma-aware approaches.

She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness where helpful. This means practical steps and reflective talking can sit alongside each other in sessions. She has four years of experience working in settings including independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles.

Her background gives her experience with both immediate difficulties and longer-term patterns that repeat in relationships or at work. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Mandika is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practices from the United Kingdom.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402680	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 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

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How Mandika’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people who are unsure where to start or who need a steady, non-directive space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues and stress management.

Mandika treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will find the right mix of conversation, reflection and practical tasks. The plan can change as you progress and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions give flexibility for different rhythms of life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you want that connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you do not want to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or when fitting sessions around work and family commitments. Registered professionals can offer a range of formats so people can find what fits their routine and feels most useful.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Mandika help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, as well as relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and career worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and relational, offering a calm space to slow down. Conversations are practical when needed and reflective when helpful.

What experience does she bring?

She has four years of experience across independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles, working with both immediate and longer-term difficulties.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Mandika offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and payment work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.