Lavanniya Langa, BACP
Lavanniya Langa offers a counselling style rooted in warmth and clear listening.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +16 more
About Lavanniya
Lavanniya Langa offers a counselling style rooted in warmth and clear listening. She draws on 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma. She works in English and Tamil and meets people online from other countries as well.
Her sessions start with a focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations are guided by the client's priorities and practical goals.
Background and approach
The therapist adapts the pace and approach to suit each person's situation and comfort level. Lavanniya combines methods that look at how relationships shape feelings, the stories people tell about themselves, and how current thoughts influence behaviour. This mix is used to address grief, self-esteem problems, addictions and intimacy concerns.
She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career pressure, sleep and eating difficulties, and chronic health challenges. When trauma or abuse is part of someone's history, sessions aim to increase safety, build coping skills, and restore a sense of control. For people facing major life changes or compassion fatigue, she helps identify manageable steps and ways to reduce overwhelm.
Practical matters such as shorter check-ins or text-based messages are available alongside video or phone sessions. The first appointment typically involves a short overview of needs and a plan for what to work on next.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 95379 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lavanniya works with
Everything Lavanniya lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lavanniya lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful and will adapt methods as needs and goals become clearer. Decisions about direction are made collaboratively so the plan fits the person's life and preferences.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different days and needs. Video is useful for full sessions where visual cues help the conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Text or chat formats work well for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between meetings and flexible scheduling. Many people find online therapy easier to fit around work and family commitments, and it broadens access to registered or accredited professionals regardless of location.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Lavanniya focus on?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and grief as central concerns. She also supports people with self-esteem, addictions, intimacy issues and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centred, combining attachment-focused work with cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally-focused methods. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people make changes that matter to them.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues. That background informs a practical, steady approach in therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil. International clients are accepted and can work with her across borders.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.
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