- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Anuja
Anuja Sivakumaran is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. She also supports those struggling with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems and guilt and shame.
Anuja keeps things straightforward in sessions. She listens to what is worrying the client and talks through practical steps that can help reduce overwhelm. Conversations cover how current patterns developed, what maintains distress now, and small changes a client can try between sessions.
When trauma or panic are part of the picture she moves at a pace the client can manage. She helps people name painful feelings and notice how they show up in relationships and daily life. Work can include exploring forgiveness, rebuilding self‑worth and easing isolation.
Her approach aims to be respectful and sensitive to different backgrounds and life stories. Anuja adapts the tone and focus of sessions to what the person needs that week. She uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques when they fit the goals discussed together.
Sessions are offered in English and based in the UK. The first meeting is usually about understanding the current problem, setting priorities and agreeing next steps. Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence‑based therapeutic techniques can help with guilt, shame and relationship wounds. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. This helps people notice harsh self‑judgements and try alternative ways of understanding their actions and motives. It can reduce repetitive blame and make practical steps clearer.Another useful approach concentrates on emotions and attachment. This involves naming difficult feelings and tracing how they influence behaviour with others. It can be particularly helpful for people who feel isolated, struggle with trust or find themselves replaying past hurts in current relationships.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
If you prefer online sessions, check the current session options before booking. The platform uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, save travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt techniques to suit remote sessions so therapy still focuses on practical change and clearer communication.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, communication problems and guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She helps clients name painful feelings and looks at how those feelings affect behaviour and relationships. Conversations include practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.