Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP

Anuja Sivakumaran is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of professional experience, registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the UK body for counselling standards. She works with individuals facing relationship and family difficulties, those recovering from trauma and abuse, and clients struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and depression. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

Anuja approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to the unique circumstances of each client. She emphasizes a tailored process that reflects a client’s goals and strengths, and she encourages the courage it takes to seek change. Her aim is to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the needs presented in therapy.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which Anuja helps identify priorities, explore patterns, and develop skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships, all while honoring the client’s pace and preferences.

Evidence-Based Trauma and Relationship Work Online

Anuja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on trauma-informed care and relationship and attachment work. Trauma-informed approaches involve recognizing how past traumatic experiences affect current thinking, feelings, and behaviors, and they help people process difficult memories and reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and panic attacks. Relationship and attachment-focused work explores patterns in how people relate to others, addressing issues such as abandonment, communication problems, forgiveness, and building healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anuja collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that evolves as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy with Anuja is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from a registered professional without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to fit into everyday life while still focusing on meaningful change.