Hi, I’m Mandika — I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a counselling psychotherapist offering a calm, steady space for anyone feeling overwhelmed, emotionally unsettled, or unsure of where to begin. Life can build up quietly, and reaching out for support is often the first moment you allow yourself to exhale.
I trained in Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship at the University of Warwick, and I’m currently completing my MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. I’ve worked across private practice, university mental health services, addiction support, and crisis roles, supporting people through anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, identity concerns, relationship patterns, and the quiet pressures that slowly accumulate over time.
My approach is warm, relational, and intuitive. You don’t need to arrive with perfect words or a clear picture of what you want to work on — not knowing where to start is a starting point, and we begin gently from there. I work integratively, drawing on person-centred foundations, trauma-aware practice, and contemporary psychological understanding to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and genuinely human.
Clients often describe therapy with me as steadying — a space where they can slow down, understand themselves with more clarity, and feel deeply heard rather than judged.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or simply ready to explore what’s been sitting beneath the surface, you don’t have to do it alone. I’ll meet you exactly where you are, and we can navigate the next steps together, at your pace.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here.
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #402680
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mandika Shah-Dhillon. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She's diligent, attentive and not afraid to call you out if you're skirting the topic, which is exactly what I need. This is not to say that she's combative - Mandika is highly compassionate regarding patient sensitivites and triggers. She is an excellent therapist, and one that I have no issues with recommending in the highest terms.
Written on Oct 15, 2026 after therapy with Mandika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been so impressed with Mandika; she is calm, friendly approachable and very professional but her insight and ability to cut directly to the heart of an issue is amazing. She works to get me to find the answers but she knows exactly how to achieve this for me and I can already feel a difference to how I feel and how I am thinking after just three sessions. For me she is an outstanding therapist and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Written on May 15, 2026 after therapy with Mandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
We built rapport in the first session which really helped to create a trusting environment where I felt I could immediately share my thoughts experiences and feelings. Only two sessions in and already feel like I have someone on my side helping to navigate some long standing issues. Would highly recommend Mandika.
Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Mandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching
Amazing person and an amazing therapist. Has helped me out tremendously in the past few weeks and has given me a lot of insight into my current struggles and emotions. TOP NOTCH RECOMMENDED
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Mandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd