Vijay (Jay) Sandher, BACP
Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.
About Vijay
Vijay (Jay) Sandher helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He names strengths clients already have and works alongside them to make manageable changes. He speaks English and Punjabi and offers sessions to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Jay uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. He believes people know their own stories and brings a calm, listening approach to help them make sense of difficult experiences.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps to reduce distress. He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy to create space for people to be heard and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is a central issue.
These approaches are used to help with things like strong emotions, trust issues, and repeated relationship patterns. His background includes seven years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That registration is part of his professional standing in the UK.
Sessions can be run by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. Jay aims to work at a pace that suits each person and to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409997 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Vijay works with
Everything Vijay lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Vijay lists
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Online support
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace to build understanding and self-awareness.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of past harm and on reducing the ways trauma keeps affecting thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is used when past experiences continue to cause distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful and then agree a plan together. This collaborative process can change as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can be useful for short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or health needs.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, chronic illness, domestic violence and separation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a calm, listening approach that emphasises the client's strengths and lived experience. Conversations focus on understanding patterns and finding practical ways to reduce distress.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients and is available to work with people in other countries.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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