Dilnia Horton, BACP
Experienced UK relationship and family therapist
- Relationship and family therapy
- Eating and body image
- Speaks English and Kurdish
About Dilnia Horton
Dilnia Horton is a UK-licensed therapist with 13 years of professional experience who supports people navigating relationship strain, family conflict, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and issues with self-esteem. She holds the BACP credential - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects adherence to professional standards - and draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic work, to tailor support to each person’s situation.
Working in both English and Kurdish, she has developed particular experience around abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image and eating issues, as well as caregiving stress, codependency, and divorce or separation. Her practice emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored safely and honestly, and she aims to help people identify practical steps toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional wellbeing.
Recognizing that seeking help is a courageous step, Dilnia offers supportive, collaborative care that focuses on the client’s goals and preferences while drawing on evidence-informed methods to address both immediate concerns and longer-standing patterns.
Working in both English and Kurdish, she has developed particular experience around abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image and eating issues, as well as caregiving stress, codependency, and divorce or separation. Her practice emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored safely and honestly, and she aims to help people identify practical steps toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional wellbeing.
Recognizing that seeking help is a courageous step, Dilnia offers supportive, collaborative care that focuses on the client’s goals and preferences while drawing on evidence-informed methods to address both immediate concerns and longer-standing patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issues
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dilnia Horton have?
Dilnia Horton has 13 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on relationship, family, eating, parenting, and self-esteem issues.
Is Dilnia Horton a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates professional recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Dilnia Horton provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Kurdish.
Where is Dilnia Horton located?
Dilnia Horton is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dilnia Horton as my therapist?
You can work with Dilnia Horton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dilnia Horton work with international clients?
Dilnia Horton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dilnia Horton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, low mood, relationship patterns, and difficulties with eating or body image.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships. It helps couples and families improve connection, communication, and attachment by exploring underlying feelings and interaction patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, caregiving demands, and emotional overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dilnia works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or combines methods that best fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and workable for daily life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging allow people to access support from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.