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Aakansha Sharma, BACP

Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor with nine years of experience who draws on several therapeutic methods to help people move forward.

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About Aakansha

Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor with nine years of experience who draws on several therapeutic methods to help people move forward. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Aakansha offers patient, listening-centred support and aims to make sessions calm and practical.

She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of acting. A person-centred approach is also central to her work, helping people identify strengths and set realistic goals.

Background and approach

Aakansha adds EMDR and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where they seem useful and welcome mindfulness tools when clients want them. 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 also completed a MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at King's College London and a clinical internship at NuLife Care and Counselling Services. Early in her career she ran workshops on drug intervention and youth supervision during time spent at a counselling centre. That work gave her direct experience with substance-use concerns, anger, stress and trauma-related issues.

She has supported people through relationship and family stresses, grief, depression and challenges with self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and she sees international clients. In conversation she aims to be straightforward, warm and respectful, helping people build tools they can use between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	379803	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Aakansha names

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Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people name their strengths. It is useful when someone needs acceptance, clearer goals and space to make decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and helps people try small practical changes to feel and act differently. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps to reduce the intensity of painful memories by using guided attention while talking through the experience; it can be offered when trauma memories are a clear focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that suit the person’s needs. This means sessions can shift over time, combining listening-centred support with skills training or trauma-focused work if that feels helpful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when video is difficult or bandwidth is low. Shorter check-ins or ongoing support can be done by live chat or messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and daily life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction concerns, among other issues such as anger, self-esteem and career stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is listening-led and practical. She uses person-centred listening alongside CBT, DBT and EMDR techniques to help people learn coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of experience and holds a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Guidance and Counselling, plus an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

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

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hindi. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Work can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session according to availability.