- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Balvinder
Balvinder Mann is a BACP counsellor with 22 years of professional experience. She is based in Kentucky and works with people carrying guilt and shame alongside trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career stress and depression.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out painful memories and daily pressures. Sessions focus on what matters now - feelings, choices and small steps that can be tried between meetings. She listens and reflects so someone saying difficult things is easier to manage.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas and mindfulness practices. That means she looks at how values and relationships shape choices, how early attachment patterns influence current reactions, and how simple noticing of thoughts and feelings can reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing and client-centred work shape how she meets people. These methods help with finding motivation for change and keeping the person’s own aims at the centre of sessions. Expect a practical focus rather than abstract theory.
She has experience with a wide range of issues that often sit with guilt or shame. These include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, family of origin struggles and domestic violence. Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used. The site’s booking flow asks a few questions to help match needs and preferences before arranging an initial appointment.
How her approaches adapt to online work
Balvinder uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions. ACT is useful when guilt or shame stops someone living by their values, and it focuses on actions rather than trying to erase difficult thoughts.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people see why certain feelings are triggered and how different responses can be tried in relationships and self-talk.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest approaches that fit those aims. The client and counsellor decide together which methods to use and check progress over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer audio-only conversations when they want less focus on being on camera, while others choose full video for face-to-face interaction. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises such as mindfulness practices and values work to an online setting.
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 guilt or shame does she support?
She works with guilt and shame related to trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and relationship-related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach feelings of guilt?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to clarify values and practical steps, and to help people notice and respond differently to painful thoughts.
How many years has she practised?
She has 22 years of professional experience supporting people with trauma, grief, depression and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in Kentucky.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.