Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP
Anuja Sivakumaran is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
About Anuja
Anuja Sivakumaran is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She works with people who feel stuck by guilt, shame, loneliness or confusion about their purpose. Her approach is gentle and respectful, aimed at helping someone take steady steps toward feeling more capable and hopeful.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she uses as a framework for ethical practice.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, so conversations and plans will be adapted to what helps you most. Anuja aims to make the work practical and relatable rather than full of jargon. In early conversations she will listen for patterns such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, or difficulty with communication.
From there she helps people notice unhelpful cycles and try small changes that can reduce stress or panic. She also addresses issues like post-traumatic stress, low self-love, and struggles with sexuality when these come up. Therapy may include pacing difficult memories, building steady coping skills, and practising different ways of speaking with others.
Anuja emphasises collaboration so that people feel ownership of their progress. Her style is calm, compassionate and focused on realistic steps. People who want clear, down-to-earth support for trauma, relationship strain, or low mood may find her practical approach useful.
She encourages anyone ready to begin to take the first step toward change.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398545 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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Approaches to trauma and relationship work online
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit each person’s needs. One common approach focuses on paced processing of difficult memories, helping someone describe what happened, notice how it affects them now, and practise tools to reduce overwhelming reactions. This kind of work can help with post-traumatic stress and panic reactions.Another approach centres on attachment and communication patterns. It looks at how early relationship experiences shape expectations and behaviour now, and then teaches practical ways to notice those patterns and try different responses. That work often helps with abandonment fears, relationship conflict and social anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, discuss possible techniques, and agree a plan together. She adjusts methods as progress is made and as your needs change.
Online sessions are delivered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences. Video calls let you work face to face, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can fit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or busy days.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment fears, panic, post-traumatic stress and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical with a focus on listening closely and tailoring sessions to individual needs. Conversations tend to be straightforward and aimed at small, workable changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on relationship strain, trauma, motivation and confidence. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing work. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.