Balvinder Mann

• Trauma and abuse
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• English and Punjabi

About Balvinder

Balvinder Mann helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression, working through these issues in an open, non-judgemental way. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 22 years of professional experience.

She keeps sessions straightforward and person-centred. Conversations focus on what matters to the individual. She encourages practical steps alongside time for reflecting on thoughts and feelings.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports noticing thoughts and committing to what matters, and Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at how early relationships affect present patterns. She also uses Client-Centred approaches and mindfulness to help with emotional regulation and motivation to change.

Balvinder has experience helping with a wide range of related concerns. These include abandonment and attachment issues, body image, codependency, control issues, dependent and avoidant personality traits, and family of origin problems. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of divorce or domestic violence.

Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi. She works from Kentucky and follows the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). To begin, readers are asked to use the site match process to arrange a first session.

How her approaches are used in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values; it can be useful for depression, low motivation and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that began earlier in life and how they affect current relationships and feelings of abandonment or insecurity. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience, giving time for reflection and for the counsellor to follow what the person brings to the session.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as things progress.

The practical benefits of online counselling include making sessions easier to fit around work or caring responsibilities, reducing travel time, and allowing a shorter check-in when needed. The biography does not specify which session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to keep regular appointments.

Topics Balvinder lists

• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Questions about Balvinder

Does she work with trauma and abuse?

Yes. Trauma and abuse are listed among her main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of professional experience.

Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in Kentucky.

Which languages can sessions be offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Punjabi.

Can I have sessions from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.