Sasha Dineen , BACP

Sasha Dineen is a humanistic, person-centred counsellor based in Littlehampton, West Sussex, who combines compassionate listening with practical, solution-focused techniques. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling, an undergraduate qualification that focused on counselling theory and practice, and a PGCE, a postgraduate certificate that prepared her to teach. Sasha is also associated with the BACP, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Sasha has operated a private practice for five years while also providing short-term support through several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). In those roles she blends brief, goal-oriented strategies with humanistic principles to help people address immediate challenges and build longer-term coping skills. She teaches as a counselling tutor, delivering courses in counselling, mental health, wellbeing, stress and mindfulness.

Her experience spans work with adults, children and young people, both in person and online, and she often integrates creative arts into her therapeutic work. Outside of her professional life Sasha enjoys badminton, warm-weather cold-water sea swimming, and quiet evenings with board games and jigsaw puzzles.

Person-Centred and Solution-Focused Online Support

Sasha commonly draws on person-centred, humanistic counselling and solution-focused methods in online work. Person-centred counselling emphasises empathy, acceptance and the client’s own resources - it helps people explore identity, self-esteem and relationship concerns at a pace that feels right for them. Solution-focused work concentrates on clear, achievable goals and practical steps, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety and particular life challenges that benefit from short-term strategies. She also often integrates creative arts techniques to encourage expression and insight when words alone are not enough.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sasha works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helpful and adapt the approach over time to ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Sasha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and choose the format that best fits day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.