- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping steps
- Compassionate listening
About Anuja
Anuja Sivakumaran offers calm, practical support for people facing relationship strain, low mood and panic. She works with clients who feel stuck by self-doubt, guilt or shame and those coping with trauma and family conflict. Her approach centres on attentive listening and clear, simple steps so people can feel steadier in day-to-day life.
Anuja holds BACP credentialing in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She speaks English and keeps her work focused on what each person needs now. Sessions are shaped to fit the concerns brought each week rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
In the room she aims to build practical coping skills alongside gentle exploration of difficult memories or patterns. That might mean practising ways to manage panic as it comes up, talking through communication problems, or working on self-worth between sessions. Everything is paced to what the person can manage.
She treats people with sensitivity and straightforward language. Anuja helps people set small, achievable goals and tracks progress together. The work often includes discussing relationships, attachment or loss and finding steps to reduce isolation and shame.
If someone is unsure how to begin, she asks a few short questions to clarify concerns and priorities. From there she and the client agree on a plan and the next steps. This keeps early sessions focused and useful for people seeking immediate relief as well as longer term change.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Many therapists who use evidence-based techniques blend conversational work with practical exercises. One common approach focuses on learning skills to manage immediate symptoms - for example breathing and grounding ideas to reduce panic and bring more control in the moment. This helps when panic attacks or sudden anxiety interrupt daily life.Another approach addresses patterns in relationships and attachment by looking at how past experiences shape current responses. This kind of work helps with communication problems, feelings of abandonment and repeated difficulties in closeness. It often pairs insight about patterns with rehearsed ways of behaving differently.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust focus as needs change over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work or family life and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and means people can choose whether to be on camera or use audio only, depending on what suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor help with?
She supports people struggling with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety and attachment concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and straightforward with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine talking through problems with building coping strategies you can use between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice working with issues such as trauma, relationship difficulties and motivation. That experience informs a hands-on, person-centred way of working.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds BACP credentialing and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy here?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.