Devika Dhadhal

Devika Dhadhal is a PACFA counsellor with seven years of clinical experience. She begins by listening carefully so people feel heard. That first step helps her clients start to untangle what is happening in their relationships and daily life.

Devika adapts each session to the person in front of her. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred work to address problems like anger, relationship strain, parenting stress and ADHD-related challenges. Sessions aim to make sense of patterns, shift unhelpful habits, and build practical coping skills.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She works at the client’s pace and focuses on small, usable changes rather than quick fixes. People often bring communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, or isolation and she helps them create clearer ways to manage those experiences.

Devika also supports people dealing with trauma aftereffects, panic attacks, body image concerns and questions about life purpose. She listens for what sits beneath words - the emotions and stories that drive behaviour - and uses that understanding to shape the work.

Throughout, the emphasis is on building resilience and stronger connections with others. Devika helps clients leave sessions with concrete steps to try between appointments and a clearer sense of direction for longer term change.

How Devika’s approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy in her work focuses on patterns in relationships and how past connections shape present reactions. It helps people who feel emotionally disconnected or who struggle with trust and communication. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and respected; sessions follow the client’s lead so they feel understood and can explore their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and gives clear tools to manage anger, anxiety and unhelpful behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is usually a team effort. Devika will discuss different ways of working and adapt methods to match the person’s goals, needs and preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts the plan where needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. Talk to the therapist about what will work best for session length and scheduling so the work fits into everyday life.