BACP

Dilnia Horton, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Dilnia is a BACP therapist in the UK.

13+ years of experience
Focus areas include Relationship issues, Family conflicts
Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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About Dilnia

Dilnia Horton is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship and family difficulties, eating disorders, and parenting challenges. She works with clients across a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem, attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, codependency, dissociation, divorce and separation, and personality-related difficulties.

Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - she draws on a mix of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person. Dilnia combines methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic work to help clients explore patterns, manage emotions, and develop practical coping strategies.

She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Recognising that seeking change takes courage, Dilnia offers steady, collaborative support to help clients move toward more fulfilling and resilient ways of living.

Areas of expertise

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English, Kurdish

Focus areas

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues

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Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships 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 Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dilnia Horton integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Mindfulness-based techniques to support clients in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and is often applied to issues like anxiety, low mood, and eating concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centres on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, helping with attachment, communication, and relationship distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and support self-regulation across a range of emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dilnia works collaboratively with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the combination of methods to fit what will be most helpful for the individual or family.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for busy schedules, mobility needs, or geographic constraints within the United Kingdom. These options allow clients to access a registered professional from home or another comfortable setting while maintaining continuity of care and adapting the pace and format to suit personal circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dilnia Horton have?

Dilnia Horton has 13 years of professional experience working with relationship, family, parenting, and eating disorder issues.

Is Dilnia Horton a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. No further registration details were provided.

In which languages does Dilnia Horton provide therapy?

Dilnia Horton provides therapy in English and Kurdish.

Where is Dilnia Horton located?

Dilnia Horton is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Dilnia Horton as my therapist?

A client can work with Dilnia Horton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dilnia Horton work with international clients?

Dilnia Horton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dilnia Horton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To get started, a prospective client can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.