Aakansha is a very cating and supportive therapist. She has helped me a lot through supporting me and guiding me to self-reflect. She also offers various methodologies and tools that can be helpful.
Aakansha Sharma, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Aakansha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Aakansha. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English and Hindi
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
After only one session I still feel like Mrs/Miss. Sharma is wonderful at her profession. While we haven’t got much time to dive into stuff, she was attentive and responsive on my very specific situation and made me feel like we would connect on later issues. Can’t wait to hear her suggestions and other ways I can improve over the course of our sessions.
More about Aakansha
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
My name is Aakansha. I have a passion for helping people. I am understanding, patient, empathetic, friendly and I have good listening skills. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, my role is to study how the clients could understand themselves, as well as develop more positive ways of behaving for their benefit. This is done by facilitating them to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts which would in turn help them to feel and act positively. I also use a Person-Centered approach by helping the client to identify their strengths and weaknesses. In addition to the former, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Spiritual Counselling and Mindfulness based on the client's comfort level during the sessions.
I studied at University at Buffalo, The State University of New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) in 2012. I began my Masters in Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University, Singapore in 2014 and I graduated in October 2016. From 2013 to 2015, I worked as a Counsellor at Centre for Psychotherapy. Whilst at Centre for Psychotherapy, I conducted Drug Intervention workshops at Changi Prison, Changi Women’s Prison and Tanah Merah Prison. In addition to the former, I conducted a Youth Enhanced Supervision workshop in collaboration with Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Central Narcotics Bureau for drug abusers below 21 years old, as well as workshops for Inhalant Abuse. Besides addiction, I have managed cases based on molestation, anger management, stress, anxiety and Custody Dispute Evaluations.
In order to meet graduation requirements at James Cook University, I completed my Internship at NuLife Care and Counselling Services on 14 Oct 2016.
At NuLife Care and Counselling Services, I saw clients aged 8 years old to 40 years old who had problems such as childhood trauma, domestic violence, domestic issues, health problems and substance abuse.
I wanted to specialise with children and adolescents which is why I joined Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes in 2017 to gain experience with working with that age group. To further my specialisation, I completed a MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at King's College London in December 2019. I am a Registered Member (MBACP) at the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 379803 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Aakansha Sharma
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Aakansha is a very cating and supportive therapist. She has helped me a lot through supporting me and guiding me to self-reflect. She also offers various methodologies and tools that can be helpful.
After only one session I still feel like Mrs/Miss. Sharma is wonderful at her profession. While we haven’t got much time to dive into stuff, she was attentive and responsive on my very specific situation and made me feel like we would connect on later issues. Can’t wait to hear her suggestions and other ways I can improve over the course of our sessions.
Aakansha is a great listener, patient, understanding and very thoughtful. She uses a mix of professional expertise and personal experience to help guide and educate me and has really helped me in my healing journey. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Aakansha Sharma is an incredibly coach. It felt like she completely understood me from the first session. She is warm, listens, makes me smile, gives incredible advice, tells relatable stories. I always come away from our sessions feeling better and like things are back in control. I can't thank her enough : )
Aakansha is so good at really tapping into my unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She always sees things from a different perspective and provides me with helpful tools that can specifically tackle these issues. She is so patient, kind, and a great listener. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Very helpful and helping me on my journey
Aakansha has been extremely patient and kind, in times when i needed it. She is helping me a great deal.
Amazing therapist, empathetic, kind and understanding, feel comfortable sharing things
Aakansha is friendly and approachable and has helped me with so many of my issues. I am able to start working through some of my trauma and in turn have been able to understand why I get anxiety and how to manage it better. Highly recommend!!
Aakansha is the best therapist I have had, I feel safe and heard with her and feel like she listens and takes my feelings into account while making me see things differently when I've just been thinking 1 way my whole life. 100% recommend her!
I feel very safe talking with Aakansha and she applies to what I’m saying and listens. She wanted to do a different exercise first but after I talked about what I’m feeling right now she was able to adjust accordingly
Thank you so much for your help !❤️
Aakansha Sharma is wonderful. After only a few sessions, she has helped me so much already. I thought I knew it all, but she has helped me see things from a totally different perspective I hadn’t thought of. I always look forward to our sessions, and I highly recommend her to anyone!
Frequently asked questions
Does Aakansha Sharma offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Aakansha Sharma works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Aakansha Sharma speak?
Aakansha Sharma speaks English and Hindi.
How many years of experience does Aakansha Sharma have?
Aakansha Sharma has 7 years of experience.
Where is Aakansha Sharma licensed to practice?
Aakansha Sharma is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Aakansha Sharma accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Aakansha Sharma accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Aakansha Sharma offer?
Aakansha Sharma offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Aakansha Sharma?
Aakansha Sharma can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Aakansha Sharma?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.