- Empathic listener
- Goal focused
- Practical skills
About Aakansha
Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor with nine years of experience. She trained in psychology and counselling and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Guidance and Counselling. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Aakansha aims to create a calm, patient space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships and trauma. She listens carefully and helps people spot their strengths. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable changes over time.
Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, where clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and practise different ways of thinking and behaving. She also uses a person-centred style to help people identify what matters to them and build on personal resources. EMDR and mindfulness techniques are available when they suit the client’s needs.
Aakansha has experience supporting people with addiction-related issues, grief, anger and intimacy concerns, as well as challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar mood differences. She also pays attention to attachment and codependency concerns where these come up in sessions. Her background includes running workshops related to drug intervention and working with people affected by domestic violence and childhood trauma.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. She helps clients set clear goals and tries out practical strategies together. People who prefer an empathetic, steady counsellor may find her style helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them notice their own strengths and choices. This approach supports a collaborative, respectful conversation about personal goals and relationships.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings and actions, and teaches practical skills to try different responses. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns and managing unhelpful thinking patterns. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories by guiding attention while recalling the experience; some people find it helpful for trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend techniques to try together. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant to the person's needs.
If you are considering online sessions, please check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to use worksheets, mindfulness exercises and between-session tasks as part of the therapy plan.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and a range of related concerns such as codependency and attachment difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She uses person-centred listening alongside structured methods like CBT and DBT techniques to practise different ways of thinking and coping.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in counselling centres and in workshop settings addressing drug intervention and youth support, as well as completing clinical placements during her training.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Masters in Guidance and Counselling, and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi, and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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