- Integrative counselling
- BACP registered
- Speaks English and Tamil
About Rines
Rines Shanthakumar helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. He is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential. Rines offers an approachable, steady presence for anyone trying to cope with life changes or feeling stuck by recurring patterns such as codependency and attachment worries.
He uses an integrative style that draws on several therapy approaches to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice patterns, try new responses and build small changes that matter day to day. Rines prioritises gentle honesty, clear goals and steady support during difficult moments.
His background includes a Bachelor of Science with honours in Counselling from the University of East London and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He has three years of experience working with a broad range of concerns, including chronic health issues, eating and substance-related difficulties, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness.
Rines works with people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes those who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodivergent or disabled. He adapts his approach to each person’s circumstances and preferences, aiming to build trust and practical coping skills.
To begin, he asks people to reflect on what they want to change and to set manageable steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the person’s needs, with attention to building clarity, resilience and better communication.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current bonds. It helps people spot patterns in close relationships and try different ways of connecting when old habits cause pain. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and helps them find their own answers through empathic listening and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and review what is working as therapy progresses.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography did not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, for example by avoiding travel and using time more efficiently. It can also allow shorter check-ins or quieter conversation when that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt pacing, tools and homework tasks to the online setting so progress remains practical and relevant.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Rines supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also works with concerns like self-esteem, codependency, attachment challenges and coping with life changes.
How would sessions feel with this counsellor?
His style is warm and practical. Rines focuses on noticing unhelpful patterns, setting small goals and trying new ways of relating and coping.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of counselling experience and has worked with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?
Rines holds a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and is a BACP member. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tamil.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.