Mandika Shah-Dhillon, BACP
Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers support for people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and related concerns.
About Mandika
Mandika Shah-Dhillon offers support for people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and related concerns. She creates a calm, steady space for those feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Mandika presents an encouraging presence so people can start small and breathe again.
She trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick. Mandika also holds BACP registration and is completing an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles. Mandika describes her style as warm, relational and intuitive. Sessions are relaxed and conversational, not rushed.
She helps people slow down, name what’s happening, and notice patterns that keep causing distress. Her practice draws on person-centred foundations alongside trauma-aware ways of working and contemporary psychological ideas. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness when these suit a person’s goals.
People come to Mandika for help with low mood, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep and eating issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD and career stress. She also supports those facing bereavement, identity questions and compassion fatigue. Therapy begins where you are - whether you have clear goals or are simply trying to make sense of things.
Sessions aim to build steadiness, clearer self-understanding and manageable steps forward.
Registration
| 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Mandika works with
Everything Mandika lists, 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
Approaches Mandika lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can be useful for low mood, anxiety and sleep problems.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These practices are often paired with other approaches to support stress, rumination and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions may blend approaches and adjust over time as progress and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever you are, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, written reflections. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy around work, family and other responsibilities.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mandika support?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and addiction, plus relationship, grief and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and relational with a calm pace. The focus is on listening, making sense of patterns and taking small practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Mandika has four years of clinical experience across independent practice, university mental health services, addiction support and crisis roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Mandika offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses 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 according to therapist availability.
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