- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
About Shivani
Shivani Sood is an ACA counsellor with ten years' experience based in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and she supports people through a range of related concerns.
Shivani uses a client-centred, integrative approach that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She aims to build an equal working relationship so clients can talk about difficult subjects without judgement. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps and reflection rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work across different geographic areas and cultural settings, which she says helped her understand varied family and cultural expectations. Shivani has experience helping people affected by family and domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, work stress and bullying, and by chronic illness or disability.
She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, relationship endings, guilt and shame, and the effects of obsessive thoughts or panic attacks. Counselling can include thinking through life purpose, coping with isolation and rebuilding confidence after loss.
Shivani offers sessions in English, Hindi and Punjabi. She uses an integrative style to match methods to each person's needs, and works with clients over time to build practical coping skills and clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Shivani describes her work as integrative, using evidence-based techniques to address trauma, anxiety and adjustment problems. One commonly used approach focuses on processing trauma and reducing its hold on daily life by helping people name difficult memories, notice how they affect feelings and behaviour, and learn ways to manage triggers. Another approach targets anxiety and panic by teaching practical skills for managing physical symptoms, reducing avoidance and testing unhelpful beliefs in small steps.Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. Shivani will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their concerns, goals and day-to-day life, and she adjusts the approach as progress or new issues arise.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel because they remove commute time and can be scheduled for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow continued support when moving cities or balancing irregular hours, while the therapist and client work together to shape how sessions best suit routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, panic and compulsive behaviours.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses a client-centred, integrative approach that combines evidence-based techniques to suit each person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience working with complex mental health presentations in varied settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shivani is an ACA counsellor (Australian Counselling Association) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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