Dhanesh Sakaria

I qualified as a counsellor over 20 years ago and I have experience of working therapeutically with men and women of all ages and backgrounds.

My aim is to offer you a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space to air and explore any issues of concern. I see the purpose of counselling as an opportunity for personal development and growth with the aim of addressing your issues as well as your coping mechanisms.

My theoretical approach in counselling is Integrative. This enables me to adapt how I work with each person, whilst respecting individual beliefs, values and cultures.

I see my purpose as a professional counsellor, to work with you in order to aid your self-awareness and understanding so that you can feel empowered to make relevant and lasting positive changes in your life. I hope to facilitate and enable you to find the right path for you.

I have worked in schools, youth counselling services, voluntary organisations, private practice and now currently in the NHS. In addition to seeing clients face to face, I also offer remote counselling either over the telephone and via video calls.

Please note - all sessions are currently offered remotely, either by telephone or video conference calls, until further notice.

I am still able to offer you the same professional standards and confidentiality that I would offer in person and although this is not everyone's preferred way of working, I have found it to be equally if not more, effective.  

It is natural to have some reservations, hesitations or even anxiety, if you are thinking about accessing counselling. It also suggests that maybe you have been struggling for a while and would benefit from talking through some of your thoughts and feelings.

If you would like to have an informal, no obligation, but confidential chat about whether this is right for you, please do contact me.  I offer a free 30 minute first session as an opportunity for you to consider whether you feel comfortable with progressing in therapy with me.

I am a qualified Integrative Supervisor and I work with a range of experience from trainees on first placements to highly qualified and established therapists from various theoretical orientations with demanding caseloads.

My approach is to work collaboratively with the therapist through being curious and gently challenging whilst empathetic and encouraging.

My aim as a clinical supervisor, is to support you to develop your self-awareness and growth so that you can be even more effective as a therapist for your clients whilst maintaining your ethical practice.

I currently supervise individuals and groups at a domestic violence charity in London as well as in the NHS and in my private practice.

If you would like to discuss your Supervision requirements with me further, please do not hesitate to contact me.