Counsellor profile
Rines Shanthakumar, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 408596
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Tamil
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Rines
Rines Shanthakumar is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties, and with those coping with big life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Tamil and he accepts international clients.
Rines uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapy styles. He often combines attachment-based ideas with person-centred listening and practical cognitive behaviour techniques. This mix is used to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns and to build everyday coping skills.
In a typical session Rines focuses on clear, practical conversation. He helps people name what is happening in relationships, notice unhelpful thinking, and practice small changes that reduce overwhelm. He also works with issues around codependency, abandonment and attachment where people find themselves putting others first or losing sight of their own needs.
Rines aims to create steady therapeutic contact rather than quick fixes. He draws on existential questions when people face major choices or feel a lack of meaning, and uses mindfulness exercises to calm racing thoughts. Over time clients can expect to practise new ways of communicating and setting boundaries that fit their life.
Rines holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling from the University of East London and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He follows the BACP Ethical Framework in his work and works with people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Rines often draws on attachment-based therapy, which looks at how early relationships affect current connections. This approach helps people notice repeating patterns in friendships and romantic relationships and make different choices. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and to practise small, practical changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness techniques are included to help calm the body and focus attention when stress feels overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rines aims to decide collaboratively which methods suit each person's needs, goals and preferences. He will review progress and adjust the plan as sessions continue so the approach stays relevant to what the client wants to achieve.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone options that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tamil
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?
He works with codependency, communication and control issues and can talk through patterns of people-pleasing and boundary-setting.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative style combining attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural tools to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working as a counsellor since qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Counselling.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; confirm session practicalities when you start the booking process.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.