Dr. Kalawatie Ramnath, BACP

Dr. Kalawatie Ramnath brings a global perspective to her counselling practice, shaped by years living and working as an expat across East and West Africa and South America. These international experiences have informed both her understanding of cultural differences and her approach to supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

She undertook doctoral-level study in the 1990s and has more recently completed a Level 4 qualification in Integrative Counselling. In addition to formal study, she has accumulated over 200 hours of direct work with a wide range of clients, a period she describes as rich and rewarding and that has strengthened her practical skills.

Dr. Ramnath holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and emphasizes the core therapeutic qualities of empathy and unconditional regard. She values the therapeutic relationship as a central vehicle for change and has received positive feedback from people she has supported.

Her counselling style is relaxed and exploratory. She often likens personal growth to a safari - a journey inward where examining past experiences, beliefs, and emotions helps clients better understand their actions and choices. This reflective, client-focused stance underpins her work with individuals seeking support and insight.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Ramnath draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be helpful for people working with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or feelings of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a non-judgmental, empathetic space where individuals explore their values, choices, and personal growth; it suits those seeking self-understanding and emotional support. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express core emotions and repair relational bonds, often used for couples work and for individuals processing intense emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey. Dr. Ramnath approaches this collaboratively - she will discuss options, listen to the client’s goals and preferences, and tailor the way she works so the plan feels like a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives or across different time zones. Working online enables ongoing access to therapists and licensed professionals while maintaining continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.