Shivani Sood
Counsellor or psychotherapist (ACA, PACFA or CPCA)
About
I am a trauma informed, registered Clinical Counsellor (ACA, Australian Counselling Association) and have been in this role for more than ten years. The role of a clinician is foremost for me, and it is pursued with passion. I have been very fortunate and honoured to get an opportunity to work with complex mental health presentations.
I have worked in different geographic areas (as love to travel) and understand varied cultures and backgrounds. I follow a client centred and holistic approach. The paramount goals are to build a trusting equal partnership with the client where they feel safe to discuss their concerns. As well as to support clients in their recovery to reach their overall health outcomes.
I have experience in helping clients coping with trauma, depression and anxiety, family and domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, grief and loss, disability, work stress, bullying, relationship stress, attachment issues, women issues, mood and personality disorders, psychosis, addiction behaviours. I have experience in counselling adolescents and LGBTQ+ clients. I have been trained in several modalities, and I use an integrative therapeutic approach best suited to each client needs.
Counselling can help you turn a negative situation into a positive one. You may be experiencing unexpected bitter challenges or adversity. Counselling can help you gradually build self – compassion, self – confidence, knowledge, and resilience. My sessions can find you an opportunity to explore life challenges with curiosity and self – reflection leading to growth and adaptability.
The bravest thing to do is to ask for help. Thank you if you are deciding to take the first step. It is not easy to trust someone to share your innermost privy information. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a positive change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey with a non – judgemental and open-minded approach. We will be together as a team :)
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Coping with grief and loss
Motivation, self esteem, and confidence
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions - OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Schema therapy
- Coaching
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
Master of Counselling - Univerity of Queensland, Master of Psychology - Punjab University India, Bachelor of Psychology Honours - Punjab University, India.
Fees
$150 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Not taking new clients right now.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Shivani.
Membership
Member, ACA Level 3.
Membership checked by Inner Help on 17/10/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
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