Profile / United Kingdom
Aakansha Sharma, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- BACP registered
About Aakansha
Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with nine years of experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD and career-related difficulties.
She describes a practical, problem-focused way of working. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centred ideas to identify personal strengths and on mindfulness to develop present-moment skills.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Masters in Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University, Singapore. She completed an internship at NuLife Care and Counselling Services and has run drug intervention and youth supervision workshops in collaboration with community organisations.
Past roles involved supporting people affected by substance misuse, domestic violence, childhood trauma and custody disputes. She has experience working with younger people through roles at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and holds an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from King’s College London.
Sessions are conducted in English and Hindi. International clients are accepted. She asks prospective clients to use the online matching process to arrange a first session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify their own goals. Sessions tend to centre on what matters most to the person and on building awareness of strengths and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and habits and tests alternative ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal functioning, useful for strong mood swings and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session options before booking. The practice accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English and Hindi. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - for example it can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, or avoid needing a commute. Please check the matching process for details on how to arrange the first session and the formats currently offered.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD and career-related problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches to help people change thoughts and coping habits.
What is her professional background?
She trained in psychology and counselling, has nine years' experience, completed an internship at NuLife Care and Counselling Services and holds an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm session logistics through the platform before booking.
How are fees handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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