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Rines Shanthakumar, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Rines Shanthakumar helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship worries and major life changes. He offers straightforward support for common problems such as coping after a separation, trouble with commitment, communication breakdowns, and feelings of emptiness. Rines works in a calm, person-focused way.

Sessions are centred on the person rather than a rigid method. He listens for patterns from early attachments and current habits, then uses practical tools to test different ways of thinking and behaving.

Background and approach

His practice blends several approaches to fit each person. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present responses. He uses cognitive behavioural techniques to try out small changes in thinking and routine.

He also incorporates person-centred and existential ideas to help people make sense of values, choices and meaning. Rines holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with people in English and Tamil and is based in the United Kingdom.

Typical sessions involve talking through current difficulties, spotting unhelpful patterns, and practising new skills between meetings. He supports people with a wide range of issues such as body image, addiction concerns, chronic illness, dissociation, and codependency, tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their timetable.

Rines aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental environment where clients can build clarity and confidence.

How Rines blends approaches for online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and patterns. It helps when trust, abandonment fears or repeating relationship problems are central to what someone is facing.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and meeting people where they are. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to find their own answers rather than being told what to do.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which combination of methods to try and review progress as therapy continues.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life while allowing continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Rines supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and addiction-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred, respectful style and adapts methods to suit each client. Sessions mix listening, reflection and practical exercises aimed at changing thoughts and habits.
What background and experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working in counselling and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Counselling. His work draws on a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet different needs.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
What session formats are available online?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Tamil

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