- Attachment-focused
- Practical steps
- Works in English
About Lavanniya
Lavanniya Langa is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse and depression. She also supports those who are coping with major life changes. Lavanniya aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they start therapy.
She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding of patterns that cause distress. That might include looking at attachment history, current relationship patterns, or thinking styles that maintain anxiety.
Lavanniya uses a mix of approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She draws on those methods to help with issues such as grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns and addiction-related struggles. She also offers support around chronic pain, illness and disability and other long-term stresses.
People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through painful events and everyday pressures. Lavanniya listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace accordingly. She encourages small, achievable changes and clearer communication in relationships.
If you are ready to begin, the process will start with a short questionnaire and scheduling step. The therapist will then work with you to develop a plan tailored to your goals and daily life.
She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding of patterns that cause distress. That might include looking at attachment history, current relationship patterns, or thinking styles that maintain anxiety.
Lavanniya uses a mix of approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She draws on those methods to help with issues such as grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns and addiction-related struggles. She also offers support around chronic pain, illness and disability and other long-term stresses.
People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through painful events and everyday pressures. Lavanniya listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace accordingly. She encourages small, achievable changes and clearer communication in relationships.
If you are ready to begin, the process will start with a short questionnaire and scheduling step. The therapist will then work with you to develop a plan tailored to your goals and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tamil
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice their attachment patterns and try new ways of connecting or reacting in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will adjust methods over time, combining listening, emotional exploration and practical exercises as needed.
For practicalities, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins when a short meeting is needed. It can also allow for quieter, focused conversations when arranging childcare or work breaks is easier than travelling. Registered or accredited professionals offer online therapy that aims to match therapeutic style to the client’s life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. The profile also lists areas such as grief, self-esteem, addictions and chronic pain.
What is the therapy style like?
Her style combines Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred listening and Cognitive Behavioural ideas. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded while also exploring relationship and emotional patterns.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The profile states 14 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
The listing shows BACP as her credential and indicates she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.