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Rines Shanthakumar, BACP

Rines Shanthakumar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Rines

Rines Shanthakumar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. He also helps people cope with major life changes. He uses straightforward, calm conversation to help clients untangle what feels overwhelming and find practical next steps.

Rines describes his work as integrative, drawing on several approaches to suit each person. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now alongside patterns from the past that still affect daily life.

Background and approach

He listens for attachment styles and relational patterns, then helps people try different ways of responding to difficult feelings and interactions. His methods include cognitive behavioural ideas for spotting unhelpful thinking, client-centred ways of placing the person’s priorities first, and attachment-informed thinking about how relationships shape emotion.

He also uses elements of existential and mindfulness work to help people make meaning and manage intense emotion. Rines trained at the University of East London and holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Counselling. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

He offers sessions in English and Tamil and works online with people in different countries. Practical arrangements such as session format and scheduling are discussed at the start so therapy fits around each person's life. People looking to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a time that suits them.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408596	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Rines lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Ways of working Rines names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment-based thinking looks at how early bonds shape how people relate now. Online sessions can help identify these relational patterns and try different ways of connecting or setting boundaries. Client-centred work places the person's agenda at the centre and uses empathic listening to help people feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Cognitive behavioural ideas help people spot thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, and then practice small experiments to change them.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, personal preferences and practical needs, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process means approaches can change as the person learns more about what helps them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, on-the-go contact and can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to access therapy across different time zones and schedules, and to choose what feels most manageable for each person.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment, body image and substance issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Their style is integrative and client-focused, combining listening and practical tools. Sessions balance present-day problems with patterns from the past.

What experience does the counsellor have?

They have three years of experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

The counsellor holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?

Sessions are offered in English and Tamil, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with this counsellor?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.