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Andrea Dhillon

MBACP Counsellor

About Me

I help adults facing low self-esteem, confidence issues, depression, and anxiety. My counselling practice helps clients increase self-awareness, build resilience, and make positive changes for a more purposeful and enjoyable life.

Before opening my Private Practice, I spent 17 years assisting people in the corporate sector with mental health concerns like burnout, relationship issues, illness, and work-life balance.

What can I help with?

My training and experience enables me to support with a wide range of issues that can impact mental health including;

Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Lack of confidence and low self-esteem
Relationship problems such as communication difficulties, conflicts, infidelity, trust issues, or other challenges in relationships.
Life Transitions whether that is starting university, changing careers, getting married, becoming a parent, or facing retirement.
Grief and Loss associated with the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, miscarriage, or other significant losses in one’s life.
Self-Exploration and Personal Growth exploring your identity, values, beliefs, and goals.
Behavioural Issues such as addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anger management problems, or other destructive behaviours.
Work-related Stress such as burnout, conflict with colleagues or supervisors, job dissatisfaction, or difficulties balancing work and personal life.
Health Concerns such as chronic illness, disability, or other health-related challenges and the emotional impact of the condition.
Trauma and Abuse providing survivors with a safe and supportive environment to process their experiences and heal from emotional wounds.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving such as helping individuals navigate difficult decisions, clarify their priorities, explore options, and develop strategies for problem-solving and goal achievement.

How do I work?

Providing you with a safe, confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and emotions without judgment is at the core of the process. As a Person-Centred counsellor I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, grow and change.

Talking openly can help you gain clarity, move towards acceptance, and develop your own way of moving forward.

I provide both short-term (6-12 sessions) and long-term counselling. Short-term counselling targets specific issues, while long-term counselling allows for deeper exploration of experiences and feelings at your pace.

If you are ready to take the next step or feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just curious about how counselling might help, you’re welcome to reach out for a free 20-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance for us to connect, talk briefly about what’s bringing you here, and see if we’re a good fit.

If we decide to move forward, your first full session will be a gentle introduction—an opportunity for you to share at your own pace, ask questions, and start shaping a space that feels safe and supportive. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin.

You can contact me via email hello@mintmind.co.uk or by phone 07942 385697. I look forward to connecting with you.

Experience

My counselling experience includes;

• Counselling adults at Sandhurst Counselling Service both in the short and long term.
• Counselling adults specialising in supporting with drug and alcohol misuse at Catalyst.
• Counselling children and young people with Place2Be.

Prior to me becoming a counsellor, I worked in the Employee Wellbeing space in various industries including transport, regulation and sports.

Qualifications

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 5 in Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People
  • BA Hons in Sociology and Management
  • MA (Distinction) Human Resource Management

Additional Training and CPD

  • Working with Neurodiversity
  • Working therapeutically with those affected by Drugs and Alcohol
  • Working with Non-Violent Resistance
  • Working with Domestic Abuse
  • Navigating Self Harm and Suicide
  • Safeguarding Adults & Children (Level 2)

Memberships & Accreditations

Fees

  • Each session is £60.
  • I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation exploring what’s brought you to counselling and how I can support.
  • Private Healthcare Insurance

    • Allianz
    • Vitality
    • WPA