Counsellor profile
Dr. Kalawatie Ramnath, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Kalawatie
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Dr. Kalawatie Ramnath has three years of practice in the United Kingdom and a background that includes international living and a PhD. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career issues among other topics. She also lists ADHD and compassion fatigue in her areas of focus.
Dr Ramnath uses a relaxed, conversational style in sessions. She places value on the therapeutic relationship and on core counselling conditions such as empathy and unconditional positive regard. Sessions are collaborative and look at what has shaped a person’s reactions and choices rather than only treating symptoms.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect later relationships. She also uses client-centred work to follow what each person brings to the room, and emotionally-focused ideas to help with intense feelings in relationships. Narrative ideas are used too, helping people reframe their stories and see different options.
Her background includes long periods living abroad in East and West Africa and South America. Those international experiences inform her view of culture and identity in counselling. She completed a Level 4 qualification in Integrative Counselling and has documented clinical hours exceeding 200.
People who contact her can expect short, clear conversations about what they want to change and the practical steps to try. She encourages clients to look at their past influences, current patterns and practical coping strategies. International clients may be considered; language of work is English.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online counselling fits
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now. It can help with parenting concerns, relationship difficulties and patterns that feel repetitive. Client-centred counselling focuses on what the client brings to each session and follows their pace and priorities. It is useful when someone wants a space to talk things through and be heard. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings in relationships and can help when strong emotions get in the way of connection or cause repeated conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what seems to fit with a client’s aims and adapt the way they work as those aims become clearer. This is a collaborative process that looks at needs, preferences and what has helped or not helped before.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not state specific formats. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Others value being able to join from a quieter location or choose an audio-only session to avoid being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and what will work best for each person.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and related issues such as sleep, anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and conversational. She emphasises the therapeutic relationship and uses client-centred, attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and has completed over 200 hours of client work.
Which professional body is she a member of?
Dr Ramnath is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, as indicated in her profile.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees and booking handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.