- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- Speaks Hindi Nepali
About Bhuwaneshor
Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma is an AASW-accredited social worker and psychotherapist with eight years of post-graduate counselling and case management experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and the practical strains of life change. He communicates in English, Hindi and Nepali and practises in Australia.
Bhu draws on both social work and psychotherapy perspectives to understand a person's life context. He uses clear, person-centred methods and focuses on building strengths and practical skills. Sessions often involve talking through problems, identifying what is working and trying small, achievable steps forward.
His clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and elements of Existential and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). That mix is used to address mood, worry, grief and anger, and to support coping with long-term health issues, end-of-life concerns or major life transitions.
Bhu has worked in complex community mental health settings and with people who experience a wide range of difficulties, including chronic illness, bereavement, family of origin issues and immigration-related stress. He uses strengths-based, recovery-focused ideas to help people notice and practise their own capabilities.
Reading, cultural and philosophical resources also inform his practice. He aims to leave people with concrete skills, clearer thinking and more confidence to handle everyday challenges. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then pick small actions that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives clear exercises to try different ways of responding. These approaches can help with worry, low mood, grief and adjusting to health or life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative choice can be reviewed and changed as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or turn off video if that helps them focus on the conversation rather than being watched.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Nepali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness, family of origin problems and immigration stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred, strength-based way and uses practical exercises alongside discussion to build skills and motivation.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of post-graduate counselling and case management experience in community mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Nepali.
Can I attend sessions if I live overseas?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.