- CBT
- Client-Centred
- Mindfulness
About Aakansha
Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with nine years of experience. She works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addiction and ADHD. She also supports people facing career uncertainty, intimacy-related difficulties and coping with life changes.
Aakansha uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She uses Client-Centred methods to help people identify personal strengths and to steer sessions at a comfortable pace.
Her background includes a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a Master’s in Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University, Singapore, and an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from King’s College London. Earlier roles included counselling and delivering drug intervention workshops in institutional settings and community workshops for young people.
In sessions she may bring in elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and mindfulness when appropriate. She has experience working with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, codependency, addiction and domestic violence among other concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi. Aakansha has worked with people across a range of ages and contexts, and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients should check the current session options before booking.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says. It helps people spot their strengths and guides conversations so clients lead the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, useful for anxiety, depression and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together which methods to try first, and will adjust them as progress and preferences become clearer. That way the plan fits the person’s goals and everyday routine.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments around study, work and travel. Others prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexibility to help sessions suit daily life without needing a long commute.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD and career worries, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines Client-Centred care with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and may include DBT, EMDR or mindfulness depending on the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in counselling and related roles, including work on addiction interventions and youth workshops.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her in English or Hindi?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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