Vijay (Jay) Sandher, BACP

Vijay (Jay) Sandher works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He writes plainly and offers a steady presence for people who feel overwhelmed. He believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, supportive stance to each session.

Jay uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what matters most to them. He helps clients notice patterns in relationships and reactions, and then try small changes that feel manageable. Sessions focus on building safety, understanding painful experiences, and finding ways to cope day to day.

His approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to build trust and figure out how early relationships affect current feelings. He also works with Trauma-Focused Therapy methods when past events are causing ongoing distress. These approaches guide how he listens and plans work with each person.

Jay has seven years of experience counselling people in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential, which indicates a professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He speaks English and Punjabi, and he accepts international clients.

Practical matters are kept simple. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Jay’s approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how someone feels and connects today. It focuses on building a sense of safety in the relationship with the counsellor and helps when fear of closeness or abandonment affects daily life.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and follows the client’s pace so people feel understood and can name what they want to change.

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful events in ways that reduce their hold on daily living. It uses careful, gradual steps to help people talk about and make sense of traumatic memories while learning new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions together. This collaborative check makes it easier to adjust methods as things change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend from different locations. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for regular check-ins, shorter progress reviews, or steady weekly work that slots into their routine.