- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma support
About Aakansha
Aakansha Sharma is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. She also supports those coping with ADHD, bipolar disorder and big life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and international clients are accepted.
Aakansha draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She uses a client-centred approach to help people recognise their strengths and limits. Mindfulness techniques are brought in to help manage intense feelings in the moment.
She has also worked with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, among other approaches, and chooses methods based on what each person is comfortable using. Her background includes work in counselling centres and substance misuse workshops, and she has experience with people affected by domestic violence and custody issues.
Aakansha studied psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed a Masters in Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University, Singapore. She later completed an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at King's College London. Her practice draws on that mix of community and clinical placements.
In sessions she aims to be practical and straightforward. People can expect conversations that look at patterns in thinking and behaviour, short skills they can try between meetings, and occasional use of trauma-focused methods when appropriate. To start, clients follow the site's matching process and book an initial session.
How her main approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person make sense of their feelings. Online sessions can use this approach to explore relationship patterns, family concerns and everyday stressors through conversational work and reflective exercises.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks bigger problems into practical steps. In remote sessions a client and counsellor might identify unhelpful thoughts, try behavioural experiments between meetings and review what changed in the next session. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, anger and coping with work stress.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and grounding exercises. These can be guided during a session and practised between meetings to reduce reactivity and help with impulsivity or strong emotions.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The counsellor will discuss goals, what has worked before and how comfortable the client feels with different methods. That way they plan a mix of talking, practical skills and any trauma-focused work together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm what is currently offered before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed and avoids travel. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and practice exercises to suit a client's day-to-day life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger and self-esteem issues, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a client-centred approach, often adding mindfulness and trauma-focused methods when they suit the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in counselling and community settings, including work with substance misuse and domestic violence cases.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP registered member and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.