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Varsha Vashisthaw, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Varsha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Varsha. View 18 reviews
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Sindhi
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

Varsha is an amazing person and she is brilliant at her job, I am grateful for her help in my journey to feeling better

Reviewed September 2024

Varsha fué de mucha ayuda. Es una persona empática que te escucha y te apoya de forma muy genuina. :)

Reviewed June 2024

More about Varsha

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

                                                                      What do I love the most of this career?

The relationship that you develop with another human being which is honest, respectful and maybe the best one that you and I have ever experienced.

What inspired me to start working for myself, was the fact that I realised that agencies that offer the jobs in counselling are not following the same ethos that I believe. For example, 1) I feel that there is too much pressure in meeting targets for some companies, instead of then thinking about the needs and well-being of the clients.

2) The number of sessions (which is normally six to eight) are not tailored for every person, some need six sessions, while others need more.

3) Another factor that gets forgotten is that agencies provide the next available counsellor, without letting the client have a choice to find out what therapist he/she feels comfortable to share with. 

As I believe that we all are different and to get the benefit of the healing process, both parties need to feel comfortable.

                                                                         What makes me different 

I can speak four languages: Spanish, English, Hindi, Sindhi. Because of my cultural background (being raised with Indian values) in a western world, in this case, Spain. when I was old enough, I followed the tradition of getting married in an arranging method. I came to live in the UK with my husband (now very happily, divorced!) And I have been in the UK for the past 24 years.

 I have the first-hand experience of breaking those rules that did not favor me as a person but by being a "Rebel", it allowed me to start living on my own terms.

I would like to say that I am down to earth and I know how difficult life can be sometimes. Having my own life experience,(not just the theory) has made me learn. 

I had been a client myself in a therapy room and I found it really hard to overcome my own demons and clear the skeletons from the wardrobe. Trust me, it was really scary and I needed to be brave. 

So when you and I decide to work together I will be able to empathize with you, as a client not as someone above you, because I am human like you

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Grief Parenting issues Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family of origin issues Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 373089 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Varsha Vashisthaw

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

18 reviews

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Varsha is an amazing person and she is brilliant at her job, I am grateful for her help in my journey to feeling better

Reviewed September 2024

Varsha fué de mucha ayuda. Es una persona empática que te escucha y te apoya de forma muy genuina. :)

Reviewed June 2024

Varsha uses her own experiences as examples to help me understand my anxiety better. She is just lovely to speak to. Very professional, with no prejudices. She makes me feel better everytime I have had a session. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2024

I find Dr. Varsha relatable and real, it makes me feel safe to come clean to her and not feel judged.

Reviewed December 2023

Varsha is a lovely woman with a genuine interest in helping, she helps get you thinking about the route of your issues through clever questions to help you come to your own better conclusions for situations and understanding of yourself, would highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2023

Varsha sticks to what is really important to you and try to give different perspectives regarding the matters that happening in your life. She listens and tries to give you different exercises accordingly to help to get deeper understanding about yourself. Slow but strong progress being made session by session.

Reviewed September 2023

Great she understands what you go through as a person. Not robotic at all, and I think that's what you want, someone to listen to you. Varsha does this perfectly and she's funny too haha

Reviewed March 2023

I have had 5 sessions with Varsha and I would highly recommend her. She is a great listener and asks all the right questions to get to the bottom of what you're feeling and why. She has a wonderful, bubbly personality which makes the sessions feel personal and light-hearted even when the topics are difficult. She has given me a lot of tools that I can keep using after the sessions to feel better and deal with my anxiety. All in all I am very happy with my time with her and am feeling a lot better!

Reviewed March 2023

Muy buena terapeuta, comprensiva y atenta, la recomiendo

Reviewed January 2023

I love working with Varsha, she makes me feel very comfortable and feel listened, I always leave our sessions feeling better.

Reviewed November 2022

Varsha is the most wonderful therapist I had the chance to have until now , she just gets me and share a lot of her wisdom through her sessions. I loved that I was the one who decide of what I will be talking about and that she listens and reflect with me! I felt heard and understood! She remains very flexible! I recommend her because not only is she non judgmental but also make people feel at ease, I was never afraid to speak up my mind and be honest with her. I appreciated her honesty and kindness and I am very happy to have found my match has it is so difficult to find the right therapist. Plus she has such a great sense of humour which makes every session so pleasant I always look forward to the next session I have with her!

Reviewed August 2022

Varsha has a way of getting to the heart of the issue and asks the tough questions. She’s helped me face some difficult feelings while making me feel really supported and shining a light on all the wonderful things in life. Happy to have connected with her.

Reviewed August 2022

I feel like i am being supported

Reviewed June 2022

I’ve had 4 sessions with Varsha. She’s given me the tools to feel better, simple activities to put in practice what we had been talking about and feedback after every session to see the progress. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2022

Varsha has helped me so much during the time I’ve been having sessions, I have always felt that she understood my problems and would relate to me so I didn’t feel like it was just me. I’ve had a few therapists and she has by far been the best. Thank you so much for all your help!

Reviewed April 2022

Varsha has allowed me to see myself from a different angle and also embrace the things I already knew about myself. She is able to take the things I say and give them back to me in a new light. I always leave the session smiling. Would recommend to anyone, especially someone who has never had counselling, as her approach was very different to the stereotypical view of how a therapy session is.

Reviewed April 2022

I had 8 sessions with Varsha, she has helped me tremendously, never failed to put a smile on my face by the end of each session. She is a good listener, understanding, very knowledgeable, has great resources, great advice & very easy to open up to. I am more self-aware & content with my journey, so I am forever grateful for Varsha helping me through my journey & i highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2022

I have only had the one session so far but even at this point I feel as if I am in good hands and enjoy the chats we have had up until this point. She is amazing at what she does

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Varsha Vashisthaw offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Varsha Vashisthaw works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Varsha Vashisthaw speak?

Varsha Vashisthaw speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Sindhi.

How many years of experience does Varsha Vashisthaw have?

Varsha Vashisthaw has 8 years of experience.

Where is Varsha Vashisthaw licensed to practice?

Varsha Vashisthaw is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Varsha Vashisthaw accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Varsha Vashisthaw does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Varsha Vashisthaw offer?

Varsha Vashisthaw offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Varsha Vashisthaw?

Varsha Vashisthaw can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Varsha Vashisthaw?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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