- Trauma informed
- Client centred
- Ten years experience
About Shivani
Shivani Sood is an ACA counsellor who focuses on practical, evidence-based ways to ease anxiety and stress. She draws on ten years of experience to help people manage episodes of intense fear, panic and everyday worry. Her approach is calm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping a worried parent find steps they can use right away.
Shivani uses a client-centred, trauma-informed style. She aims to build a respectful partnership where people feel safe to talk about painful experiences. Sessions look at what is happening now and what has contributed to problems like panic, persistent worry, or feelings of being overwhelmed.
She has worked across different regions and with many cultural backgrounds. That experience informs how she tailors conversations and coping strategies so they make sense for each person’s life. The work often focuses on small, achievable changes rather than big sudden shifts.
Shivani helps people who are coping with grief, life changes, relationship stress, chronic illness, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports those who face obsessive thoughts, compulsions, attachment concerns, and panic attacks. Her aim is to help clients build self-compassion, resilience and clearer thinking.
Her sessions invite curiosity and practical problem solving. People can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to try out new ways of handling strong emotions. The first step is a short matching process and then scheduling that suits the family or individual.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Shivani describes her practice as integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she uses focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and panic - teaching grounding, breathing strategies and step-by-step coping plans to reduce the intensity of panic and worry. Another approach emphasises processing trauma in a paced way so distress becomes more manageable and daily functioning improves.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shivani collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, and then adapts techniques that fit their needs and pace. The process is shared, with adjustments over time as progress and comfort change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or shorter appointments if that suits their routine. Appropriately qualified therapists can tailor online sessions to focus on practical tools, emotional processing and homework that supports progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shivani commonly help with?
She helps people manage anxiety, stress and panic attacks, and also supports those facing grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and trauma-informed, focusing on collaborative conversation and practical steps to reduce distress and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
Shivani has ten years of experience working with complex mental health presentations and diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost involve?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.