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Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma

Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma

AASW Australia

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Person-centred counsellor focused on practical change

  • Strengths based
  • Practical skills
  • Multilingual

About Bhuwaneshor

Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma is a counsellor and AASW social worker with eight years of post-graduate experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and major life changes. Bhu speaks English, Hindi and Nepali and aims to make conversations straightforward and relatable.

Bhu draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the person at the centre of work. He also uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on real problems and small steps that can be practised between meetings.

His background includes case management and clinical work in complex community mental health settings. He has supported people through chronic illness, cancer, bereavement, separation and immigration-related stress. That experience shapes a calm, steady approach to difficult topics.

Bhu describes his style as strength-based and humanistic. He helps people identify existing strengths and build motivation for change. Conversations are aimed at building skills, increasing insight and developing practical plans for everyday life.

He often brings wider cultural and philosophical ideas into sessions when they feel useful. The goal is simple: help people regain balance and confidence and leave therapy with tools they can use going forward.

Online approaches that focus on the person

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's perspective at the heart of sessions and helps people feel heard and understood while they work through problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based action to help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful steps despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then tailor methods in collaboration with the client rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose quieter times or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Hindi, Nepali

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and major life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness, bereavement, divorce and immigration stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a person-centred, strength-based way and blends practical methods like CBT and ACT with humanistic perspectives.

What is his clinical background?

He has eight years of post-graduate counselling and case management experience in complex community mental health settings and currently works as a senior mental health practitioner in a non-profit.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He holds AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and practices in Australia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Nepali.

Can I work with him from outside Australia?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within Australia.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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