About me
Therapy can be a place to talk, but it can also be a place where things genuinely start to change for the better. I'm Dal, an integrative psychotherapist with over 10 years' experience working with clients who want more than a space to talk, they want to understand what's going on and hope to create positive change.
How I work with clients
My approach is practical and change-focused. Alongside talking things through, we'll often look at specific situations you're facing and work out what you could try differently, whether that's a conversation you've been avoiding, a pattern you want to change, or a way of steadying yourself when emotions or thoughts take over.
For some clients that looks like understanding why they think, feel and behave the way they do, and for others it's more about building tools to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Most people want a bit of both and integrative therapy means I can shape the approach around what actually works for you as it can incorporate many ideas, theories and psychoeducational support tools in our work together.
Therapy works best when trust can be built between myself and you as the client and that is why the first few sessions are usually about getting to know each other properly, with me listening and following your pace before we start exploring anything deeper. You shouldn't ever feel judged or rushed by me, and if something isn't working, there is always room to talk about that openly and work together so you get what you are needing from sessions.
Areas of specialism
Many clients come to me feeling anxious and want to find a calmer way of being in their everyday. Others are looking for support with eating and body image concerns or addictive behaviours that feel difficult to change. I also work extensively with the impact of trauma and challenging life experiences, helping clients make sense of how the past may be influencing the present. Together, we explore recurring patterns that can emerge in relationships or at work, such as people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, conflict avoidance, or other ways of coping that no longer feel helpful. I also support clients who are struggling with self-criticism, low self-esteem, or overwhelming emotions that can be difficult to understand or express.
How long does therapy last
This really depends on what you need and how you'd like to work. Some clients come with one specific issue in mind and prefer short, focused sessions, while others want longer-term therapy that allows for deeper, more explorative work over time. Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly, though we can agree a different rhythm if that suits you better.
Where I practice
I work both remotely (online/telephone) and in-person.
In-person sessions are based at Borough House Rooms, near London Bridge on Borough High Street SE1 1LL as well as at Southfields SW18 5LU.
How to reach out
If you are considering therapy and you feel I could be a suitable therapist for you or if you have some questions about the process, we can start with a free and informal 15 minute introductory call. This can be via telephone or a video call where you can talk through what's bringing you to therapy and we can both get a sense of whether we're the right fit before you commit to anything further.
Should you wish to arrange an introductory call and you're unable to find a time that works for you through this directory, you're more than welcome to reach out directly and I’ll be happy to arrange another time. You can call or message me on 07500 901 819 or email me at daljinderkbal@gmail.com.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualifications and Accreditation
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, 2006
- Foundation Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- PGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, 2017
- Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) 159523
- UKCP Registered 201116682
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan: The Latest Techniques from CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness to Treat the Impact of Hormonal Shifts, PMS, PMDD, Postpartum, Perimenopause & Menopause | PESI (July, 2026)
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga with Arielle Schwartz | nscience, (June, 2024)
Breaking the Silence - Adult survivors: working with Childhood Sexual Abuse with Christiane Sanderson | nscience (June, 2023)
Trauma Thrives with Christiane Sanderson | Webinar (May, 2023)
Attachment Insecurity & Pathology | nscience (July, 2022)
Other Professional Experience
Alongside my private practice in London, I spent seven years as an associate at The HealthMatters Group, a service specialising in Eating Disorders, Nutritional Health, and Bariatric Surgery support.
My experience also includes working within the NHS IAPT service, where I provided short-term, solution-focused therapy; in an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supporting individuals facing both personal and work-related challenges; and in the charity sector, where I worked as a support worker within the UK prison system. I have also worked with a housing association, helping individuals at risk of homelessness.
These diverse experiences have given me a deeper insight into the different challenges people face and have strengthened my commitment to offering therapy that is thoughtful, compassionate, and sensitive to each person’s unique background, identity, and lived experience.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute initial introductory call either via video call or telephone, whichever you are most comfortable with.
The initial session and all subsequent sessions are £80 each.
For sessions funded through private healthcare, I am recognised by Aviva, AXA, VitalityHealth and WPA insurance providers and I am registered with IPRS Health and PAM Wellbeing.
I also reserve a small number of slots at concessional rates depending on circumstances and I'd be happy to talk this through with you in our initial consultation.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my fees and availability.
When I work
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Availability and location for in-person sessions:
Tuesday's at Southfields, SW18 5LU
Thursday's at Borough, near London Bridge, SE1 1LL
Further information
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, led by you, the client and will help draw upon the following ways of working in order to best help you understand yourself more and to create lasting change:
- Attachment Theory
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Developmental Theory
- Gestalt
- Holistic Approach
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- TA (Transactional Analysis)
- Trauma Informed Therapy
I am also interested in eating and sleeping habits, and for women, their menstrual cycle, as all these factors can contribute to our physical and mental well-being and could be useful to explore in sessions.
