Rate Devika Dhadhal

I am a Family Counsellor with over seven years of experience working with individuals, children, and families. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when people feel deeply heard and genuinely understood. I draw on evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring each session to the unique needs, strengths, and pace of the person or family in front of me. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, I work collaboratively to help clients make sense of their experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with their own capacity for change. At the heart of my work is creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where individuals and children can express themselves freely, feel validated, and begin to heal. I listen not only to what is spoken, but also to what sits beneath the words the emotions, stories, and meanings that shape behaviour and relationships. I support people with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship and communication difficulties, parenting challenges, life transitions, identity and self-esteem concerns, and the impact of trauma or adverse experiences. I also work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or uncertain about the next steps in their lives. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, I help clients make sense of their experiences, shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, and develop practical coping strategies that support emotional wellbeing and healthier relationships. My focus is on creating meaningful, sustainable change by helping people feel more grounded, empowered, and connected both to themselves and to those around them.

My role is to walk alongside clients, supporting them to find clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, connection, and hope.