Counsellor profile
Nalini Sharma, ACA, PACFA
Based in Australia ยท 8 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and addictions
Continue with NaliniAt a glance
- Registrations
- ACA, Australia (15428); PACFA, Australia (28007)
- Qualifications
- ACA, PACFA
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Nalini supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Nalini
ACA and PACFA credentialed counsellor with eight years of professional experience, Nalini Sharma helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem. She works in clear, direct sessions and focuses on practical skills as well as talking through difficult feelings.
Nalini uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness methods. Sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, practising breathing and grounding skills, and deciding on small changes to try between meetings.
She also addresses attachment difficulties, body image concerns and communication problems. People come to her with workplace stress, social anxiety, mood issues, guilt, shame and struggles after separation or divorce. Nalini pays attention to how everyday routines affect mood and coping.
Her style is client-centred and collaborative. She listens for what is most pressing and then works with each person to set simple goals and steps. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help changing behaviours such as addictive habits.
Nalini offers frank discussion about triggers and safety when trauma or abuse is part of the picture. She will work at a pace a person finds manageable and offers practical tools for managing overwhelming moments.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking a first appointment, as these can vary.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and values, then take actions that matter despite difficult feelings; it can help with anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods collaboratively and adjust as needed. Confirm the counsellor's available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. Therapists who use these approaches typically focus on practical exercises you can use between sessions to notice change in daily life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related areas such as body image and workplace problems.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, combining practical skills work with focused conversation and motivational interviewing when behaviour change is a goal.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is ACA and PACFA credentialed and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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