Aakansha Shukla
Aakansha Shukla Profile
Aakansha Shukla is a counselling psychologist with extensive therapy experience. She strongly believes that therapy isn’t about fixing someone or offering quick solutions. For her, it’s about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted—just as you are.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and non-judgmental. She focuses on building a genuine connection with her clients, holding space with gentle listening, thoughtful observation, and deep respect for each person’s unique journey. Aakansha believes in walking alongside her clients—not ahead of them—offering support, insight, and compassion along the way.
Over the time she has worked with clients she has had many people from different backgrounds and supported them through a wide variety of challenges. These include managing stress, anxiety, and burnout; navigating depression and emotional lows; coping with relationship or family issues; healing from childhood trauma or abuse; and finding clarity during life transitions. She also works with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, grief, loneliness, parenting difficulties, emotional regulation struggles, and concerns around body image, academic pressure, and time management.
She offers sessions in both English and Hindi, and aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative, human experience. Outside of therapy, Aakansha enjoys watching shows, reading, painting, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. These simple joys keep her grounded and connected, and she brings the same realness into her work with clients.
Whether someone is navigating something heavy, feeling stuck, or just looking to understand themselves better, Aakansha offers a space that feels warm, thoughtful, and human.
Training + Education
- M.Sc. Counselling Psychology Christ University, Bangalore
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons.) Christ University, Bangalore
Experience
- Worked with vulnerable and marginalized girl children at the Refuge Foundation, Bangalore and conducted Psychoeducation Workshops to build Resilience and Mental Health Awareness.
- Worked as an Early Years Educator with Children.
- Counselling Experience with Aaveg Well-Being & Therapy.
- Counselling Internship Experience under Supervision at Christ University.
Aakansha Shukla
Position: Counseling Psychologist
Categories: Counselling & Therapy
Language: English, Hindi
Location: Karnataka
Email: support@manochikitsa.com
Aakansha Shukla Skills
- Stress Management
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting Challenges
- Low Self-Esteem
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma and PTSD
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Career and Workplace Stress
- Burnout
- Coping with Chronic Illness
- Social Isolation and Loneliness
- Body Image Issues
- Child Behavioral Issues
- Emotional Regulation
- Adjustment Disorders
- Communication Problems
- Family Conflicts
- Exam Stress and Academic Pressure
- Time Management Issues
- Overthinking and Rumination
- Stress of Caregiving
- Life Transitions
- Identity Exploration
- Emotional Impact of Infertility
- Midlife Crises
Aakansha’s skillset includes active and empathetic listening, along with the ability to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive therapeutic environment. She practices from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, and places a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic alliance. She is skilled at holding space for difficult emotions and silences, using gentle observation and reflective questioning to support self-awareness. Aakansha guides clients through emotional regulation and grounding techniques, and works collaboratively to set goals and create meaningful plans for growth. She offers psychoeducation and practical skill-building using tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT. Her experience also includes providing crisis support, including suicide risk management, and working with individuals across a wide range of age groups and life situations. Her approach remains flexible, client-centered, and integrative throughout.
Therapeutic Expertise and Specializations
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Grief Counseling
- Couples Therapy
- Career Counseling
- Stress Management Counseling
- Existential Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Somatic Therapies
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
How You Can Book a Session With Me
Clients from India and abroad can book sessions through the platform..
- Choose a date and time from my available slots (as per your time zone)
- Select the session type (video or audio)
- Complete the secure payment (domestic or international)
Instant confirmation, no emails or follow-ups needed.
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Decision made me feel comfortable with the emotions. I had and was a safe space for me to talk it out loud.
My sessions with Aakansha have been really productive. She’s really accommodating and attentive. I think she should get paid more.
I am happy with the experience. This was my second session and I am looking forward to discovering more tools and knowledge to help my condition.
I appreciate the activities discussed in order to improve my well-being. She's very warm and empathetic, I appreciate it a lot!
Excellent first session, I gained valuable insights regarding my issues.
I look forward to the next session with Aakansha ☺️
Thank you for building a safe space
I've learned so much about myself in a short amount of time.
My experience has been incredibly positive. I feel heard and understood without judgment, Thank you aakansha mam.
She was listening very patiently. Its just the first session. Time just went by quickly.
