- Anxiety and stress
- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness methods
About Aashima
Aashima Aggarwal is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with people who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or stuck, and with concerns such as sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship difficulty, and issues around guilt and shame.
Aashima listens closely to what someone says and to what they have been carrying quietly. She uses straightforward conversation and reflective listening to help people name what is going on. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns and practical ways to respond differently to strong feelings.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. She describes her work as integrative and draws on a range of therapeutic tools rather than a single method.
In practice this can mean combining client-centred listening with emotionally focused ideas and mindfulness exercises. She may also use trauma-focused strategies when past harm is shaping present problems. Where helpful, simple practices such as guided breathing or short reflective exercises are introduced between sessions.
Aashima works in English, Hindi and Punjabi. She is used to helping people untangle linked difficulties - for example when anxiety sits alongside low self-esteem or when stress has become chronic. Her approach is collaborative, and she supports people to move at a pace that feels manageable.
How Aashima uses therapeutic approaches online
Aashima combines client-centred work with emotionally focused therapy and mindfulness in straightforward ways. Client-Centred Therapy involves attentive listening and reflecting back what someone is saying so they can make sense of their own feelings and choices. This approach helps when someone is unsure about their next step or feels overwhelmed by emotion.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) examines the patterns in relationships and in how a person expresses emotion. It is useful when strong feelings repeat between partners or in close relationships, or when old hurts keep resurfacing. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to help notice thoughts and bodily sensations without being led by them, which can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and stress.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Aashima will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. She aims to test what works and adjust as the sessions progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that focus on practical change and emotional understanding without changing the core therapeutic work.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, trauma and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses careful listening and reflective conversation to name the feelings and understand their roots, then explores practical ways to respond differently to those emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people located outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here; the site’s booking flow asks for preferences during sign-up.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.