- Trauma and grief
- Career and purpose
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Balvinder
Balvinder Mann is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 22 years of professional experience. She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi and she practices from Kentucky.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred methods to help people notice what matters to them, and Mindfulness to steady attention when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing can be used to explore readiness for change.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep someone feeling stuck - for example avoidance, people-pleasing or repeated relationship difficulties. She helps clients try small experiments in thinking and behaviour, then reflects on what worked. Practical steps and short exercises are often part of the work between meetings.
She pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin issues when they shape current relationships and self-image. For concerns tied to chronic illness, caregiving or bereavement, she brings a pace that recognises complex emotions and practical pressures.
People who come because they feel directionless after a job change or relationship ending will find practical conversation about values, choices and next steps rather than quick fixes. The focus is on clearer everyday decisions and manageable coping strategies.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for decision points like career change and for coping with low mood.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current trust and closeness. This approach can help when recurrent relationship difficulties or abandonment concerns affect everyday choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and make decisions together based on a person's goals and preferences rather than assuming one fixed style.
For practicalities, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time after work or medical appointments. Talk in advance about what works best for timing and session length so therapy fits into everyday life rather than adding more tasks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, career uncertainty and depression, plus related areas such as attachment and family-of-origin problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred methods alongside mindfulness exercises to clarify values and try small practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life-direction concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the fees and how are sessions paid?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.