Anuja Sivakumaran , BACP

Anuja Sivakumaran is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma. She works with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety and feelings of isolation. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take manageable steps toward change.

Anuja has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She listens carefully to each person's situation and adapts conversations to match what they need in that moment. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings.

Her practice covers a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, shame and guilt, and recovery from traumatic experiences. She also supports people exploring sexuality, life purpose and self-love. Work in sessions can include talking through painful memories, building emotional awareness, and practising new ways to relate to others.

Anuja aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space in which people can make sense of difficult experiences. She encourages small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes. Over time this often helps people feel more confident and connected.

If someone wants to begin, Anuja asks them to describe their main worries and what outcomes matter most to them. That information shapes the plan for therapy and the pace of sessions.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Many evidence-based techniques focus on understanding feelings and building new ways of coping. One common method is structured talking work that helps people identify patterns in relationships and communication, and then practise small changes to improve those patterns. This is useful for relationship problems, attachment worries and communication issues.

Another useful approach involves paced processing of difficult experiences. This involves talking through traumatic memories and learning skills to manage anxiety and panic responses step by step, which can help reduce the intensity of intrusive thoughts and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods according to what helps most. Clients are involved in deciding the pace and focus of therapy so sessions match their needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and direct conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress.