Simi Dhami Therapist Surrey

Simi Dhami Therapist Surrey – Dedicated to Mental Health and Recovery

Simi Dhami Therapist Surrey brings expertise, compassion, and a client-centred approach to every therapy session. At Life Works, Simi plays a key role in both the eating disorder and addiction treatment programmes. She works primarily one-on-one with clients and also facilitates therapeutic groups across multiple programmes.

Simi Dhami Therapist Surrey – An Integrative Therapist

Simi offers a flexible, integrative approach. She tailors each session to the client’s unique goals and needs. Drawing from multiple therapy modalities, she blends Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and third-wave CBT techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Gestalt Therapy. She also incorporates creative therapies when appropriate.

Broad Clinical Experience Across Diverse Settings

Before joining Life Works in 2023, Simi worked in a range of mental health environments. These include NHS hospitals, forensic units, schools, and non-profit organisations. She has supported individuals with eating disorders, addictions, trauma, neurodivergence, and personality disorders. Her ability to connect with clients across various backgrounds makes her a trusted and versatile therapist.

Ongoing Training and Professional Development

To offer the highest standard of care, Simi continually enhances her skills. Her training includes:

• DBT skills training

• MANTRA for adult anorexia

• CBT for depression, anxiety, and phobias

• Trauma-focused therapy

• Understanding autism and ADHD

• Working with personality disorders

This extensive education strengthens her clinical insight and allows her to adapt to evolving client needs.

Current Research and Future Interests

Simi is currently researching the links between eating disorders, family dynamics, neurodivergence, and shame. Her previous work explored social media’s impact on relationships. Looking ahead, she plans to study:

• Addictions and eating disorders within LGBTQIA+ and BAME communities

• The role of trauma in addiction and disordered eating

Multilingual, Multicultural Understanding

Simi is fluent in English and Punjabi, which enables her to work effectively with diverse populations. This strengthens her cultural competency and widens access to mental health support.

Services Offered by Simi Dhami Therapist Surrey

Simi offers therapy in the following areas:

• Mental health support

• Eating disorder treatment

• Addiction recovery

She supports clients dealing with a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ARFID, OCD, BDD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and many more.