Sasha Dineen, BACP

Sasha Dineen is a West Sussex based counsellor practising from Littlehampton in the United Kingdom, bringing five years of professional experience to both private practice and employer-supported services. She trained in Humanistic, Person-Centred counselling and holds a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling as well as a PGCE in teaching, qualifications that inform her compassionate, client-led approach. Sasha is also affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the main professional body for counsellors in the UK.

Sasha combines short-term, solution-focused techniques with humanistic principles when working with clients, a blend she uses widely in her work for several Employee Assistance Programmes. In addition to one-to-one therapy, she is a counselling tutor who runs courses on counselling skills, mental health, wellbeing, stress and mindfulness, and brings that educational perspective into therapeutic work.

She has experience supporting adults, children and young people both in person and online, often incorporating creative arts into sessions when appropriate. Outside of her clinical work Sasha enjoys playing badminton, sea swimming in warm weather, and relaxing with board games and jigsaw puzzles, interests that reflect her warm and grounded approach to life and therapy.

Person-Centred and Solution-Focused Online Support

Person-centred counselling focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client is supported to explore their own feelings and choices. It helps people facing relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem and life changes by emphasising understanding and the client’s capacity for growth.

Solution-focused techniques are brief, goal-oriented methods that concentrate on building practical steps toward change. This approach can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, coping skills, and short-term workplace or family concerns where clients want clear, achievable strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Sasha works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She draws on humanistic principles and short-term solution-focused tools, and will discuss options together to shape a tailored plan.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, family or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while still working with a registered professional.