Aakansha Sharma, BACP
Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor with nine years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Aakansha
Aakansha Sharma is a counsellor with nine years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties. She speaks English and Hindi and works from the United Kingdom. Aakansha holds a BACP registration and brings a calm, patient approach to sessions.
She trained in psychology at the State University of New York and completed a Masters in Guidance and Counselling at James Cook University in 2016. She later expanded her focus with a MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from King's College London in 2019.
Background and approach
Her background includes roles running drug intervention workshops and work with people affected by domestic violence, substance misuse and childhood trauma. Aakansha uses straightforward methods to help people spot patterns that cause distress. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
She also draws on client-centred principles to help people recognise their strengths and make choices that feel right for them. When trauma is part of the picture, she can offer EMDR alongside mindfulness practices to reduce the impact of painful memories. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used to build emotional regulation and tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Aakansha aims to make sessions calm, clear and focused on small, manageable steps. She encourages honest conversation and practical tools people can use between meetings.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379803 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Aakansha works with
Everything Aakansha lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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
Approaches Aakansha lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and then tests small changes. In video or phone sessions the counsellor can teach practical techniques and set short tasks to try between meetings to shift unhelpful patterns.
EMDR offers a way to reduce the distress of traumatic memories by combining focused recall with guided attention. When delivered online, the counsellor adapts the pacing and uses clear step-by-step guidance so the client feels steady throughout the process.
Finding the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s goals, needs and comfort level. Decisions are reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something is not helping.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and exercises, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What issues does Aakansha specialise in?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, as well as addictions, grief, anger and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on noticing patterns and making small changes. Sessions blend listening with exercises and skills to try between meetings.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in counselling and related services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Registered Member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi, and international clients are accepted.
How are online sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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