- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-informed approach
About Aashima
Aashima Aggarwal BACP is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She sees people who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, angry, stuck, or unsure how to move forward and offers practical support for those concerns.
Ashima begins by listening closely to understand what someone has been carrying. She uses clear conversation, reflective listening, and simple skills to help people name difficult emotions and spot persistent patterns. Sessions focus on manageable steps rather than long lectures or jargon.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches. She also uses trauma-focused methods and practical tools such as breathing and grounding exercises when they fit the person's needs. The aim is to help people notice connections between feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and try different responses.
Ashima has 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, listed as BACP.
She commonly supports people with anxiety, depression, stress and workplace issues, plus concerns such as low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, anger and trauma. She also addresses topics like body image, guilt and shame, and money worries.
Sessions are conducted in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and she can work with international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashima commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create. EFT can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or hard to express and when someone wants clearer ways to respond in relationships and everyday situations.She also uses client-centred therapy, which centres the conversation on the person's experience and priorities. That means sessions are guided by what matters most to the individual and paced by their comfort. Mindfulness therapy appears as short exercises and breathing work to reduce intensity and improve focus during and between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, adapt methods, and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences so therapy fits into real life. This process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Many people choose online meetings because they fit into a busy day, allow quieter surroundings, remove travel time and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins. If international clients are joining, language preferences are discussed at first contact so sessions proceed in English, Hindi or Punjabi as needed.
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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 supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, trauma and related issues such as body image and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and focused on listening closely. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centred and mindfulness-based techniques and practical exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach in a variety of settings.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.