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).
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical 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
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #379803
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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.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
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 : )
Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Very helpful and helping me on my journey
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Aakansha has been extremely patient and kind, in times when i needed it. She is helping me a great deal.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Aakansha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes