Dilnia Horton , BACP

Dilnia Horton is a UK-licensed therapist with 13 years of professional experience who helps people navigate relationship difficulties, family conflict, eating disorders, parenting concerns, and issues with self-esteem. She works with individuals and families to explore thoughts and feelings in an open, nonjudgmental space, supporting clients as they take steps toward more satisfying and balanced lives.

Using practical, evidence-informed approaches, she helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, improve communication, and build coping strategies tailored to their circumstances. Her practice addresses a wide range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image and eating difficulties, codependency, and caregiving stress. Dilnia emphasizes empathy and respect while guiding clients toward clearer goals and healthier connections.

She holds the BACP credential, a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects a commitment to professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Fluent in English and Kurdish, she offers support to clients who prefer either language and aims to create a welcoming environment where seeking help is recognized as a courageous and important first step.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Dilnia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and behavior-linked problems. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore emotional responses within close relationships and to help people improve attachment, communication, and emotional connection. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dilnia works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors a mix of methods that fit the person and their situation. This collaborative approach helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access support from home or work, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for the individual.