Aakansha Sharma

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• EMDR for trauma

About Aakansha

Aakansha Sharma helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and a range of other concerns using talking therapies and evidence-informed methods. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years' experience working with varied presenting problems.

Aakansha uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. She also works in a client-centred way, supporting people to identify strengths and set goals. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is one of the methods she may use for trauma-related distress. Mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills can be part of sessions when they suit the person's needs.

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, completed in 2016. She also completed an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at King's College London in 2019 and an internship at NuLife Care and Counselling Services.

Earlier work involved counselling roles where she ran drug intervention workshops in custodial settings and youth supervision projects with children and young people. She has experience supporting people affected by substance misuse, domestic violence, childhood trauma, anger and custody-related concerns.

Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and strengths, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help the person find their way forward. It is useful for relationship problems, self-esteem and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change how a person feels and behaves. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process distressing memories through structured attention and guided processing, and may be used for trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss methods and collaborate on what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family life, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups without leaving home. Some formats may also allow brief check-ins or sessions without video if that suits a client's situation. Registered or accredited professionals adapt approaches to work effectively in remote settings while keeping practical needs in mind.

Topics Aakansha lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Aakansha

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she works on, alongside stress and depression.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises approaches including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR and Mindfulness Therapy.

How long has she been practising?

She has nine years' experience working in counselling and related roles.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in Hindi?

Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.