Sasha Dineen, BACP

Sasha Dineen is a counsellor who draws on Humanistic and Person-Centred approaches in her work. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and brings five years of private practice experience to conversations about stress, relationships and midlife change.

Her sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Sasha uses human-centred listening alongside short-term, solution-focused ideas when helpful. She encourages people to notice what matters to them and to try small steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

Alongside private practice, Sasha works with Employee Assistance Programmes where she combines brief support with humanistic values. She also teaches counselling, mental health and wellbeing courses and runs sessions on stress and mindfulness.

Sasha has experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD and issues around identity and intimacy. She also uses creative arts approaches as part of her work when appropriate.

When she is not working she enjoys outdoor activities and low-tech pastimes. Sasha plays badminton, swims in the sea when the weather allows and likes board games and jigsaw puzzles. These interests inform a relaxed, down-to-earth style in sessions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Humanistic counselling focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It prioritises honest listening, empathy and helping people reconnect with their own values. This approach can be useful for people facing life transitions, low self-esteem or questions about identity.

Person-Centred work means the counsellor follows the client's lead. The therapist reflects what the client says and helps them find their own solutions rather than imposing answers. This suits people who want a collaborative, non-directive space to think things through.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sasha will work with each person to identify what feels helpful and adapt methods to their needs and goals. That choice is made together, using the client's preferences and what they want to gain from sessions.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow sessions to take place from home or during a break at work, and it may be simpler to arrange when juggling caregiving or shift patterns. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they match your needs.