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Vijay (Jay) Sandher, BACP

Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

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About Vijay

Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He meets clients in a calm, direct way and focuses on small, practical steps people can use between sessions. Vijay uses clear language so conversations are easy to follow, even when feelings are heavy.

Vijay sees each person as the expert on their own life and looks for the strengths already present.

Background and approach

He works collaboratively, listening first and then offering ways to make things feel more manageable. Sessions usually focus on what is causing the most distress now and how to build better ways of coping. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect present patterns.

Client-centred methods guide how he follows the person’s pace and priorities. Trauma-focused work is used when painful events need to be addressed more directly. Vijay has seven years of experience and holds BACP registration, which he lists as part of his professional background.

He practises from the United Kingdom and talks with people in plain language rather than jargon. This helps parents and carers read and decide quickly whether to get in touch. Sessions can be arranged to suit different schedules and needs.

Vijay speaks English and Punjabi and supports international clients. He aims to make the first steps simple and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

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Registration

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 his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help explore trust, boundaries and emotional responses so people can try new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows the person's concerns and goals. In remote sessions this often becomes a space for steady, paced reflection and problem solving. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events need careful attention; it involves working through memories and responses in structured ways suited to the person’s readiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Vijay will talk through options and adapt methods to what feels most helpful. He aims to agree a plan with each person, checking in about progress and changing direction if needed. This makes the process collaborative rather than fixed.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let people pick what works best for their schedule, energy and comfort while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Vijay specialise in?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related areas such as attachment issues, codependency and chronic illness challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Vijay works in a straightforward, collaborative way that emphasises listening first and practical steps next. He follows the client’s pace and priorities during sessions.

What experience does he bring?

He has seven years of professional experience supporting people with the concerns listed and uses that background to offer structured, compassionate care.

What credentials and location are listed?

He lists BACP as his professional registration and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi for clients who prefer either language.

What session formats does he provide?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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