Counsellor profile
Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Anuja
Anuja Sivakumaran is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.
She helps people talk through relationship difficulties and family conflict. She also supports people dealing with the effects of trauma and abuse, and with problems around self-worth and confidence. Practical steps and clear conversation form the basis of her work rather than jargon or labels.
Her approach is person-focused and pragmatic. She listens to what matters most and then shapes how they work together. That might include looking at patterns in relationships, exploring how past experiences affect current feelings, or practising ways to manage panic and anxiety in the moment.
Anuja aims to be straightforward about next steps. Early sessions typically focus on what the person most wants to change and on realistic short-term goals. Later work can look at deeper issues such as attachment, guilt, shame, or recovery from trauma if that is what the person wants.
She uses her three years of experience to offer consistent appointments and clear feedback. People are invited to ask questions about the method, pace, and focus of sessions at any time. For details about how to arrange a first meeting, follow the site prompts to view available online counselling options and book a first session.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Her profile notes she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment issues. This involves identifying repeated ways of relating to others and trying different responses to build more helpful interactions. It is often used for relationship strain, communication problems, and issues around abandonment.Another useful approach focuses on trauma and post-traumatic stress. That work helps people process difficult memories and manage symptoms such as panic attacks or flashbacks. It typically combines careful talking, practical grounding skills, and step-by-step pacing to reduce distress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the person and agree what to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include reviewing progress and changing methods if something does not feel helpful.
Check which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing sessions during a lunch break. Some formats also let people choose phone rather than video if they prefer a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth option. Confirm the exact formats offered when you arrange a first session.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-focused and pragmatic. She listens, identifies patterns, and uses practical steps to address immediate problems and longer term issues.
How long has she practised?
She has three years of professional counselling experience.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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