Anuja Sivakumaran, BACP

Anuja Sivakumaran is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and membership of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works with people facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Anuja approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and care plans to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of every client.

Believing that reaching out for change takes courage, she aims to support and empower clients through practical guidance and attentive listening. Her practice focuses on helping people navigate difficult emotions, improve communication, and rebuild a sense of purpose and self-worth. Anuja’s style is collaborative - she partners with clients to identify priorities and shape a treatment plan that fits their needs and pace.

Clients working with Anuja can expect a thoughtful, person-centred process grounded in professional standards and a commitment to fostering greater wellbeing and resilience over time.

Evidence-based approaches for relationship and trauma work online

Anuja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to relationship and attachment difficulties, helping clients explore patterns of connection, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. This work focuses on understanding how past experiences shape current relationships and on developing healthier ways of relating.

She also applies trauma-informed approaches to support people affected by trauma and abuse, working at a pace that feels manageable while addressing symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance, and emotional overwhelm. These techniques aim to reduce distress and restore a sense of safety in daily life.

Additionally, Anuja offers skills-focused strategies to build self-esteem and manage panic, helping clients develop practical tools for confidence, emotion regulation, and coping with anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Anuja collaborates with clients to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without travel, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life.