Anuja Sivakumaran

• Relationship problems
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Anuja

Anuja Sivakumaran helps people tackle relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression through conversational counselling and practical support. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

Anuja focuses on clear, direct work. She listens to what a person brings and uses discussion to clarify patterns, feelings and options. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that can change how someone copes day to day.

She pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and communication problems. She also works with guilt, shame, forgiveness and feelings of isolation. Where needed she addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety in practical, paced ways.

Anuja supports people exploring life purpose, self-love and aspects of sexuality, and she offers particular understanding of women's issues. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in steady, structured conversations rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect straightforward planning and regular review of goals. Anuja adapts the pace according to each person's readiness for change. She aims to make sessions clear, focused and relevant to everyday life.

To begin, she asks people to share their immediate concern and priorities so the first meetings can set practical goals and useful next steps.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work

Many of Anuja's methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques used to make sense of feelings and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on looking at relationships and attachment - this helps people understand how past bonds affect current interactions and how to build clearer communication in close relationships. Another approach addresses trauma-related responses by breaking problems into manageable steps and working at a steady pace to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond in early sessions and then agree a plan together. This means the method can change as needs become clearer and progress is reviewed collaboratively.

Check which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. They can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed, and they let people arrange sessions around work and family commitments.

Topics Anuja lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Questions about Anuja

Does she work with relationship issues?

Yes. She helps people with relationship problems and communication issues.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses conversational counselling with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical goal-setting.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is she accredited with a professional body?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book from outside the UK?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.