Aashima Aggarwal, BACP

Aashima Aggarwal is a counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach with 16 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, sleep problems and the difficulties that come with big life changes. She also works with concerns such as low self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship difficulties and jealousy. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi for people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Ashima listens carefully to what people say and to what they have been carrying quietly. She offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can be honest and accepted. She draws on an integrative set of methods to suit each person rather than using one fixed technique.

Her training includes a Master’s degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated here as BACP.

In practice she mixes talking therapy with practical tools. That can mean mindfulness and grounding exercises, elements from trauma-focused work, and emotionally-focused approaches to help with relationships. She may also use some cognitive-behavioural techniques and reflective exercises when helpful.

Therapy with Ashima starts by understanding patterns and links between feelings and behaviour. Over time she helps clients notice repeated reactions, try different ways of responding, and build more confidence. The work aims to leave people feeling calmer, clearer and better able to cope with everyday pressures.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

A client-centred approach focuses on what matters to the person in front of the counsellor. The therapist listens deeply, reflects understanding and follows the client’s pace to help them feel heard and accepted. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk through worries and figure out next steps.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them. It helps people recognise their emotional responses and try new ways of connecting or managing strong feelings, which can be useful for relationship tension, jealousy and feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a client’s needs, goals and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and reducing travel time. It can make it simpler to schedule short check-ins around work or to maintain continuity when life circumstances change. The profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm those options before booking to ensure they match your needs.