- Stress and panic
- Trauma recovery
- Grief support
About Shivani
Shivani Sood is an ACA counsellor with ten years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among areas she addresses.
Shivani uses a client-centred, integrative approach. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take when overwhelmed by fear or worry. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what each person needs.
Her background includes work across different regions and cultural contexts. That experience informs how she listens and responds to cultural differences, family patterns and attachment issues. She has worked with complex presentations including trauma, narcissistic abuse and severe life transitions.
Shivani often supports people dealing with panic, obsessive thoughts, isolation and the strain of caregiving. She helps people explore feelings such as guilt, shame and grief, and practical problems like work stress and relationship conflict. Sessions aim to build skills for emotional regulation, coping and clearer decision-making.
She offers counselling in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules their first session through the site.
Approaches used online and how they help
Shivani works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and panic - it teaches breathing and grounding strategies, and helps people test fearful predictions in small steps. Another commonly used way addresses trauma and painful memories by helping a person make sense of what happened and reduce overwhelming reactions through paced processing and coping skills. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shivani will discuss different methods and together with the client decide which fits their needs, goals and preferences. This collaboration helps set clear aims for sessions and guides which techniques are used. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into everyday life and keeping regular contact from different locations. This can make it easier to attend during work breaks, manage travel, or keep continuity during life changes. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as current options are listed on the booking page and may vary.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred, integrative approach that combines evidence-based techniques to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with a range of mental health concerns and complex presentations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.