Shivani Sood, ACA

Shivani Sood is an ACA counsellor who uses a trauma-informed, client-centred approach. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem and life changes. Shivani aims to create a respectful partnership where people feel heard and able to talk about what matters most.

Shivani brings ten years of experience working with complex mental health presentations. She has practised in different regions and with people from varied cultural backgrounds, which shapes her sensitive and flexible style. Sessions are guided by what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her work often addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and problems with control. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, midlife questions, isolation, obsessive thoughts and panic attacks. Conversations in sessions often include practical coping tools and space to process difficult feelings.

Shivani describes her approach as integrative and holistic, combining evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit the individual. She focuses on building self-compassion, confidence and resilience over time. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

Shivani offers sessions in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Her practice is based in Australia and she does not accept international clients. People are encouraged to take the first step when they feel ready, and she aims to support that choice with a non-judgemental, open-minded attitude.

How evidence-based techniques shape online support

Shivani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach helps people develop skills to manage panic, anxiety and intrusive thoughts by teaching structured coping strategies and gradual exposure to feared situations. Another approach centres on processing trauma and difficult memories so emotional reactions feel less overwhelming and daily life becomes easier to manage.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the person’s goals, symptoms and preferences, then outline options and try methods that fit. This is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work, or letting people join from a quieter spot with less background noise. It also makes it possible to continue therapy after relocations or during life transitions, while the therapist and client decide the best way to meet.