Shivani Sood

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 :)