Rines Shanthakumar, BACP
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and communication help
- Flexible online appointments
About Rines Shanthakumar
Rines Shanthakumar is a qualified integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling from the University of East London, an undergraduate degree that trained him in counselling theory and practice, and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the main professional body for counsellors in the UK.
Rines works with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBTQ+, those who are neurodivergent, and individuals living with disabilities or long-term health conditions. He currently has availability for new clients and offers flexible session times across mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate different schedules. He adheres closely to the BACP Ethical Framework and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Using an integrative model, Rines draws on techniques from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential approaches to tailor work to each client’s needs. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and challenges related to life transitions, attachment and abandonment, communication problems, body image, addiction, and chronic illness. Rines aims to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and develop greater confidence to manage life’s difficulties. He offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for clients in the UK and internationally.
Rines works with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBTQ+, those who are neurodivergent, and individuals living with disabilities or long-term health conditions. He currently has availability for new clients and offers flexible session times across mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate different schedules. He adheres closely to the BACP Ethical Framework and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Using an integrative model, Rines draws on techniques from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential approaches to tailor work to each client’s needs. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and challenges related to life transitions, attachment and abandonment, communication problems, body image, addiction, and chronic illness. Rines aims to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and develop greater confidence to manage life’s difficulties. He offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for clients in the UK and internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rines Shanthakumar have?
Rines Shanthakumar has 3 years of experience.
Is Rines Shanthakumar a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rines is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds the credential BACP.
In which languages does Rines Shanthakumar provide therapy?
Rines provides therapy in English and Tamil.
Where is Rines Shanthakumar located?
Rines is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Rines Shanthakumar as my therapist?
You can work with Rines through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rines Shanthakumar work with international clients?
Yes, Rines works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rines Shanthakumar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and online options for therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It helps people understand issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, and recurring relationship problems, offering a space to explore and change relational patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and listening. This approach supports self-exploration and self-esteem by placing the client’s experience at the centre of the work and is useful for issues like identity, confidence, and navigating life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is commonly used for managing anxiety, stress, low mood, and developing coping strategies for everyday challenges.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Rines will work collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to tailor the work, and Rines aims to help clients actively choose techniques that feel most useful.
Online therapy with Rines is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to access support from different locations, and allow people to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.
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