Who am I?
Akanksha Srivastava
Psychotherapist & Life Coach
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine human conversation.
Like many of the people I work with, I've navigated big moves, shifting identities and the quiet question of where I belong. Those experiences shape how I sit with you: with curiosity rather than judgment, and with deep respect for the cultures, families and histories you carry.
In our sessions you can show up just as you are. No judgment, no pressure. This is a confidential, caring and safe space where we build authenticity together and find a way forward that feels like yours.
My training
A blend of counselling depth and coaching momentum.
- Therapeutic Counselling Studies (CPCAB) — grounding in person-centred, humanistic counselling.
- Transformational Life Coaching (ICF) — turning insight into real, sustainable action.
- Ongoing supervised practice and continued learning — because my growth supports yours.
This blend lets us move fluidly — processing emotions and experiences as they surface, and turning insight into action when you're ready.
Outside the therapy room
I've learned that some of the most profound shifts happen not in conversation, but in movement, creativity, and play. That's why my toolkit goes beyond talk, through all the creative ways we can express and release big feelings.
- Motorcyclist
- Scuba diver
- Swimming coach
- Board gamer
- Foodie
- Sketch artist
- Photographer
- Classical singer
- Belly dancer
- Plant mom
- Kombucha brewer
- Aspiring surfer
These passions have taught me the value of non-verbal self-expression and the many ways humans reconnect with themselves — through mind, body, creativity, nature, movement and community.
My path has never been linear. I’ve learned the hard way to embrace change, find meaning in both new and rediscovered interests, and trust myself through life’s uncertainties. That’s why I named my practice Bubbling Brook…
Why “Bubbling Brook”?
A bubbling brook doesn't travel straight or fast.
It moves around obstacles. It slows down. It gathers. It changes course.
That feels a lot like being human.
I named this practice Bubbling Brook because I believe resilience isn't about gushing forth with force.
It's about learning to keep moving — with curiosity, acceptance and trust in your own capacity to navigate change.
My journey
Years of working across industries and countries gave me something no training programme can: a first-hand understanding of what it costs to keep reinventing yourself, and what it takes to come home to yourself again.
My own journey through depression, self-acceptance and transformation built not just resilience, but a deep understanding and practical insight into how challenging it can be to seek support and what real change takes. After training in Therapeutic Counselling, I realised that real progress often needs momentum and action. Transformational Life Coaching gives me a wider toolkit to help you not only heal, but also move forward with purpose and confidence.
If you’re looking for someone who brings both strength and warmth, and who will meet you with real-world experience and a wide toolkit, I’m here to help you discover your own resilience, creativity, and sense of belonging. Together, we’ll find the small wins and deeper shifts that lead to lasting change.