Vanshika Sharma
Therapist offering Counselling for Students in Guelph and Ontario

...An empathetic Psychotherapist nurturing empowerment among her diverse clients who experience symptoms of anxiety, cultural identity struggles, or personality disorders so they may experience increased self-confidence, calm and clarity in their lives.

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Vanshika’s current focus is providing support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional disturbances and stress. Clients would describe her approach as warm, friendly and welcoming.

 

She aims to provide a safe space and comfortable environment where clients feel heard and understood. With additional training in somatic therapy, she is able to guide clients towards bodily awareness, releasing trauma and stress, as well as understanding the mind-body connection.

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With a profound understanding of the intricacies of cultural identity and awareness of the struggles encountered by marginalised groups, she serves clients from all backgrounds with empathy and compassion. Her ongoing training and integration of dialectical behavioural therapy helps her to understand the struggles of individuals with bipolar disorder, eating disorders and borderline personality disorder. She helps to guide clients with mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

 

As someone with multiple years of experience in the healthcare field, working as a Medical Assistant and Psychotherapist, Vanshika has a deep understanding of creating and implementing treatment options. She has worked closely with individuals with various struggles including grief, life transitions, health concerns, and work-life balance.

 

Vanshika Sharma is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15818 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo with a minor in Psychology, and completed her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. As a recent graduate and someone who worked with the University of Waterloo Health Services, she is able to grasp the struggles of students and young adults in difficult situations.

 

Currently Vanshika is available to see clients Online or In-Person Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.

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In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with loved ones and socialising with people. She enjoys self-care in the form of yoga, walks with her dog and watching movies of all genres.