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Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP

Calm, steady support for anxiety and stress

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Mandika

Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers help for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma or difficult life changes. She provides a calm, steady space for someone who is unsure where to begin and needs a listening ear. Mandika is approachable and warm in her manner, and she aims to make early steps feel manageable.

She trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the psychotherapeutic relationship at the University of Warwick. Mandika holds BACP accreditation which is listed as a professional credential, and she is completing an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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Background and approach

Her experience includes work in independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles over four years. Mandika works in an integrative way that centres the relationship between counsellor and client. Sessions often begin by simply talking through what feels most pressing, even when it is hard to name.

She draws on person-centred foundations alongside trauma-aware ways of working and contemporary psychological ideas. Her practical focus is helping people slow down, make sense of difficult patterns, and build clearer ways to cope. She supports people with concerns such as depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, career worries and caregiver strain.

Mandika aims to adapt to each person’s needs and pace. The work may include reflective talking, developing coping strategies, and gentle exploration of past experiences that shape present feelings. Her style is steady, non-judgemental and focused on helping people feel heard.

How Mandika’s approaches work well online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building trust, giving people space to say what matters and to be heard without judgment. It helps when someone feels overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or needs a calm person to reflect back what they are feeling.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and helps develop practical ways to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some kinds of addictive behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mandika will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth, and text options support ongoing check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to access therapy around work, caregiving and travel commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Mandika help with?
Mandika supports people with anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. She also helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, grief and career or parenting strain.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her work is warm and person-centred, with a trauma-aware and integrative style. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical coping strategies and exploring patterns at a comfortable pace.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience across independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles. This range of roles informs her steady and practical approach.
What credentials and country are listed?
Mandika holds BACP accreditation as the supplied professional credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see people internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose the format that best fits their routine and comfort.
How are costs handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
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Languages
English

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