Ishita Sharma, AASW

Ishita Sharma is a therapist based in Australia with 7 years of clinical experience and membership in the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers. She brings a culturally and linguistically diverse background to her practice, offering a nuanced understanding of how culture, identity, trauma, and relationships interact in people’s lives.

Ishita has concentrated much of her work on supporting victim-survivors and those navigating the emotional complexities of intimate and family relationships. Her practice emphasizes empathy, emotional integrity, and safety, and she applies a trauma-informed, relational, and client-centred approach to help people make sense of their patterns and rebuild trust in themselves and others.

Informed by intersectional awareness and lived experience, Ishita works collaboratively with clients to foster emotional clarity and strengthen self-worth. Whether addressing relational trauma, cultural expectations, or painful emotional experiences, she provides a non-judgmental space where clients can explore feelings, develop resilience, and pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Ishita draws on trauma-informed care to recognize how past harm affects thoughts, emotions, and relationships; this approach focuses on safety, pacing, and building a sense of control while addressing symptoms of trauma and abuse. She also uses a relational approach that looks at how patterns between people shape emotional life and relationship difficulties, helping clients gain insight into connection, boundaries, and trust. Additionally, Ishita works in a client-centred way that prioritizes each person’s values and goals, supporting self-direction and collaboration in therapy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Ishita collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and discusses options so clients can make informed choices about their care.

Online therapy with Ishita is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling and easier access from home or work. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to choose the communication format that best suits individual comfort and practical needs, while receiving support from a licensed professional and therapist experienced in relational and trauma-informed approaches.