- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose
About Shivani
Shivani Sood is an ACA counsellor with more than ten years' experience working in Australia. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes among the main concerns she helps people with. She also notes life purpose as an area she addresses.
Shivani writes that she has worked with complex mental health presentations in a range of settings. She has experience supporting people who have faced family and domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, work stress, bullying and relationship strain. She also mentions helping with attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and separation and divorce.
Her approach is client-centred and integrative. In practice this means she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms, build self-confidence and cope with change.
Shivani highlights cultural awareness gained from working in different geographic areas. She offers sessions in English, Hindi and Punjabi and has worked with diverse backgrounds and identities. She also notes experience with adolescents and LGBTQ+ clients.
She describes counselling as a place to talk through difficult events, to reflect on what matters now, and to practise small changes that build resilience. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options provided.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Shivani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. One common approach she uses focuses on practical coping skills - teaching routines and strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic and improve day-to-day functioning. Another element involves trauma-informed work that helps people process distressing events at a pace that feels manageable and reduces reactivity.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Shivani will discuss how different methods might fit the person's goals and preferences, then try approaches together and adjust as needed. This helps people discover which ways of working produce useful changes for them.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from different locations and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or phone meetings when less bandwidth or no video is preferable. Appropriately qualified or registered counsellors can use these options to help people maintain continuity of care while balancing other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure what comes next?
She uses a client-centred, integrative approach that draws on evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms, reflect on priorities, and try practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than ten years' experience working with complex mental health presentations and a variety of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor (Australian Counselling Association) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
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 and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.