Counsellor profile
Rajitha Cruz, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centred
- Cognitive Behavioural
- Trauma-Focused
About Rajitha
Rajitha Cruz is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting strain, grief, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Rajitha uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapies to match what each person needs. She focuses on talking through problems, noticing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and increasing self-awareness. This often means looking at past relationships and current routines to identify what keeps difficulties repeating.
In practical terms she may use techniques from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural approaches, psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused ideas, and trauma-focused methods. That can include short exercises to try between sessions and conversational work aimed at clearer communication or calmer reactions. The style is straightforward and goal-minded while allowing space to discuss painful experiences.
Rajitha notes the importance of feeling accepted and listened to without judgment. She aims to help clients find different ways of responding to old problems and to try small steps that can change daily life. She is open to discussing concerns such as attachment and abandonment, blended family issues, fatherhood problems, intimacy and sexual concerns, and communication or control difficulties.
Her training includes a Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body accredited course, and she continues professional development through further training. People can expect practical conversation, exploration of patterns, and work on manageable changes.
How sessions work
How Rajitha’s approaches translate to online work
Rajitha draws on client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural ideas in online sessions. Client-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and helping a person make sense of their feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and use practical exercises to change unhelpful habits.She also uses trauma-focused methods when past events continue to cause distress. Trauma-focused work aims to reduce the power of difficult memories and to build coping strategies for strong emotions. Each approach addresses different needs - for example, attention to past relationships, clearer thinking patterns, or step-by-step coping tools for overwhelming feelings.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That conversation guides which methods are tried and how sessions are structured, so the work fits the person rather than a fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy routine - fewer journeys, easier scheduling across days, and the ability to join from different locations. They also allow for varied session lengths and practical in-between tasks, which many people find helpful when dealing with family or parenting strains.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tamil
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She helps people with family and parenting concerns such as blended family issues, fatherhood problems, communication difficulties and family of origin issues.
How would she work on anxiety or stress?
She uses conversation and practical techniques, including elements of cognitive behavioural work, to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes that reduce stress.
What is her professional background?
She has three years' clinical experience and completed a CPCAB accredited counselling and psychotherapy course.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in Tamil?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She accepts international clients; check practical considerations such as time zones before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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