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Shivani Sood, ACA

Trauma-informed counsellor supporting meaningful recovery

Shivani is an Australian therapist with credentials including ACA.

10+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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About Shivani

Shivani Sood is a trauma-informed, registered clinical counsellor with more than ten years of professional experience. She practises with commitment and compassion, having supported people through complex mental health presentations across varied settings and communities. Her work is informed by a client-centred, holistic mindset that prioritises an equal, trusting partnership in which clients feel able to explore their concerns and recovery goals.

Shivani has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, family and domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, grief and loss, disability, work-related stress and bullying, relationship challenges, attachment difficulties, mood and personality concerns, psychosis and addictive behaviours. She has experience counselling adolescents and LGBTQ+ clients and brings an integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s needs. As a registered clinical counsellor (ACA - Australian Counselling Association), she combines professional training with practical experience to support meaningful change.

Shivani believes counselling can help people transform difficult experiences into opportunities for growth by fostering self-compassion, confidence, resilience and insight. She treats the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative endeavour, offering non-judgemental, open-minded support and empowering clients to take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Areas of expertise

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

ACA

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Trauma-informed and client-centred approaches online

Shivani uses trauma-informed practice to recognise how past harm can affect a person’s present thoughts, feelings and relationships. This approach focuses on safety, pacing and building trust so that people who have experienced trauma can process their experience at a manageable pace and work toward stability. She also adopts a client-centred approach that prioritises the person’s perspective - listening closely, validating experiences and supporting clients to identify their own goals and strengths. Together these approaches help with anxiety, trauma responses, relationship difficulties and major life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Shivani works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals and preferences and adapts her methods accordingly. If an additional perspective is indicated, she will consider consultation with appropriately qualified or registered professionals to ensure the best care.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility challenges. These options make it easier for clients to attend sessions from different locations and to maintain continuity of care, while still receiving evidence-based support from a counsellor experienced in complex mental health presentations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shivani Sood have?

Shivani Sood has 10 years of experience.

What professional credentials does Shivani Sood hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: ACA.

In which languages does Shivani Sood provide therapy?

Shivani provides therapy in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

Where is Shivani Sood located?

Shivani is located in Australia.

How can I work with Shivani Sood as my therapist?

Clients can work with Shivani Sood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shivani Sood work with international clients?

Shivani Sood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shivani Sood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, the next step is to schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.