Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma, AASW

Bhuwaneshor "Bhu" Sharma is a psychotherapist and an AASW-accredited social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. He also supports those facing big life changes and complex concerns such as chronic illness, cancer, bereavement and immigration-related stress. Bhu speaks English, Hindi and Nepali, which can help when language matters in therapy.

Bhu draws on eight years of post‑graduate counselling and case management experience in complex community mental health settings. He works from a person-centred, strength-based and recovery-focused stance. That means conversations start with the person and their abilities, not only their problems.

In sessions he blends practical tools with reflective talk. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are commonly used to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful thinking. He also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and existential ideas when they suit a person's situation.

Bhu pays attention to cultural and personal stories. He may bring in philosophical, mythological or social perspectives alongside psychological methods. The aim is to help people notice strengths they can use during difficult times.

He values creating a calm space where people can share fears and try new strategies. Many clients leave with clearer skills, renewed motivation and a plan for next steps. To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How his approaches suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and take small steps towards them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It is useful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety or grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and it often includes practical exercises people can use between sessions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping, which can help with anger, distress and regulation difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If one approach does not feel right, adjustments are made so the work stays useful and manageable.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as using shorter check-ins between commitments or avoiding travel time. It also allows people to use techniques at home and bring real-life situations into sessions for practical practice. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises and homework to suit an online setting so progress continues between meetings.