Dilshini Sandhu, BACP

Dilshini Sandhu, who often goes by Dil and whose name means heart, brings warmth and careful attention to every therapeutic session. She is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist with six years of experience working with adults facing challenges such as anxiety, cultural identity concerns, family dynamics, relationship difficulties, grief, and the stress of life transitions. Her practice is informed by both clinical training and a long-standing interest in creative self-expression, and she aims to offer a space where people can explore their stories without judgement.

Her academic background includes studies in Music and Psychology, an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London, and professional training at the Metanoia Institute. She is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, researching implicit bias and how therapeutic relationships are built across difference. These experiences shape a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach that values the person as a whole.

As a South Asian therapist, she is attentive to cultural stigma and the unspoken expectations that can influence how people seek support. Her manner is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Drawing on humanistic, relational, and evidence-based methods, she tailors work to each individual’s needs so they can move toward greater authenticity, resilience, and well-being. She recognises that reaching out takes courage, and she is ready to walk alongside those who choose to begin that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgemental, accepting space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. It helps with issues such as low self-esteem, stress, and the need to make sense of life transitions by centring the client’s experience. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns, particularly in relationships and attachment, helping people understand and shift how they respond to intense feelings and interpersonal stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can involve trying different ways of working and adjusting as understanding deepens so the therapeutic plan remains aligned with what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with a registered professional like Dilshini offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and access support from the comfort of a familiar setting while working toward meaningful change.