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Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Anuja Sivakumaran welcomes people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by relationship and self-worth struggles. She offers calm, respectful support and practical conversation to help people find clearer next steps. Her manner aims to be compassionate and straightforward for those who need someone to talk things through.

Anuja practices with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She works with issues such as relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

Background and approach

Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and women's issues. Sessions are shaped to each person's situation. Anuja tailors discussion and goals so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

She pays attention to communication patterns, feelings of guilt or shame, and struggles with isolation or meaning in life. People can expect thoughtful listening paired with practical steps to try between sessions. Anuja supports work on forgiveness, improving self-love, clarifying values, and rebuilding confidence after upsetting experiences.

She also helps address panic symptoms and fears that get in the way of daily living. The therapist aims to empower people to make changes at a pace that suits them. She encourages honest conversation and will adapt techniques to what the person finds most helpful.

This approach is intended to make progress feel possible and realistic.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Anuja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotions, relationships and everyday coping. One common approach helps people understand how early attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships; it explores patterns in how people connect and offers ways to change those patterns. Another approach looks at trauma and post-traumatic stress by gently processing upsetting memories and reducing their hold on daily life, while building skills to manage panic and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques are adjusted over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection, or those who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and varying schedules.

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Anuja supports people facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and women's concerns.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Her style is compassionate and practical, combining attentive listening with clear, manageable steps to try between sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

Anuja is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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