Counsellor profile
Lavanniya Langa, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- Client centred
- CBT tools
About Lavanniya
Counsellor and member of the BACP, Lavanniya Langa has 14 years of work in the United Kingdom helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression. She speaks English and Tamil and accepts international clients. Lavanniya focuses on practical conversation and steady support when life feels difficult.
She uses a mix of approaches to fit the person in front of her. That can include attachment-based ideas about how close relationships shape us, client-centred work that follows the client's concerns, and cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also draws on emotionally focused and Jungian perspectives when they are helpful.
Sessions concentrate on clear, manageable steps. This might mean looking at patterns in relationships, learning ways to cope with strong feelings, or trying small changes in daily routines. Lavanniya works with issues such as grief, addiction, intimacy problems, body image and parenting strain, as listed in her areas of practice.
She describes her way of working as respectful and sensitive, and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Practical arrangements and a simple plan are agreed together in early sessions. Clients have the chance to set goals and review progress as therapy continues.
For people wanting to begin, Lavanniya suggests using the site process to match and book a first appointment. The initial step involves a short questionnaire followed by scheduling the first session.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect feelings and trust. It can help with relationship problems, abandonment concerns and attachment issues by identifying repeated patterns and offering new ways to relate. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's concerns and experience, letting conversations steer what to work on next. It helps people feel heard and decide practical next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as sessions progress and as the client notices what helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and let people join sessions from a quiet place when they have it. Registered and accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and agree a rhythm of sessions that fits each person's routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and depression, plus related concerns such as grief, addiction and intimacy issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes attachment-based therapy, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy, with emotionally focused and Jungian ideas added when useful.
How long has she been practising?
She has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she a member of a professional body and where does she work?
She is a member of the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm the practical session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button to view online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the 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.
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