Sasha Dineen, BACP

Sasha Dineen is a counsellor who draws on Humanistic and Person-Centred approaches. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling and uses those ideas in short-term and longer-term work. Sasha combines practical discussion with creative activities to help people find clearer ways forward.

Sasha has five years' experience running a independent practice alongside work for Employee Assistance Programmes. In those settings she blends solution-focused techniques with humanistic principles to support straightforward goals and immediate concerns. She also teaches counselling, wellbeing, stress management and mindfulness on training courses.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem. She also helps people dealing with life changes, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, and the emotional effects of illness or caregiver stress. Sasha lists jealousy among the relationship and intimacy-related issues she supports.

Sasha uses creative arts as part of her practice when helpful, and adapts sessions to what each person needs. She brings a calm, practical style and often focuses on coping strategies and clearer communication. Outside work she swims in cold sea water, plays badminton and enjoys board games and jigsaws.

She is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details via the Start Therapy process.

Humanistic and Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Humanistic counselling focuses on the person's experience in the here and now. It encourages open conversation and helps people notice what matters most to them. This approach can be useful for relationship worries, self-esteem struggles and life transitions.

Person-Centred work puts the client's perspective at the centre. The therapist listens without judgement and supports the client's own pace and goals. Solution-focused techniques add brief, goal-orientated conversations that aim to clarify steps people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Sasha will discuss different ways of working with each person and agree a plan that reflects their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may adapt as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats ensures they fit your routine and practical needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow focused, regular check-ins. Some people prefer shorter phone or audio sessions when they want a quicker check-in, while others choose longer video sessions for a more conversational experience.