- 16 years experience
- NCPS credential
- Multilingual support
About Savithri
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is an experienced counsellor with 16 years working in the UK. She holds the NCPS credential and has a background in clinical psychology and integrative counselling and psychotherapy. Savi focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and she also supports issues around trauma, grief, parenting and career changes. She communicates with warmth and respect and adapts her approach to each person’s needs.
Her training combines several approaches so she can match methods to the situation. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviour. She draws on Attachment-Based work to look at patterns from early relationships. Client-centred principles shape how she listens, and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy are available when useful.
Savi has long experience working with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, youth services, and organisations such as the YMCA and addiction services. Her professional work has included domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and responding to the needs of people who have migrated and are adjusting to life in a new country.
She offers culturally aware psychological assessment, counselling and consultation. That includes support for people facing relationship strain, identity and LGBT questions, eating and sleep problems, anger and emotional regulation, and coping with major life changes. Her practice emphasises practical steps, emotional safety and the client’s own strengths.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Savi aims to make the process as straightforward as possible. She tailors sessions to what matters most to each person and works collaboratively to build lasting coping skills.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; this is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, helping with relationship-related worries and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best for your situation, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to access support when someone has moved countries or needs a clinician who speaks their language. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, homework and emotion-regulation skills so they work well in remote sessions and daily life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Typical areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and career issues, plus LGBT and family-related concerns.
What is the therapy style and approach?
Their style is integrative and collaborative, combining CBT, attachment work, client-centred listening, ACT and DBT skills to match each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working across youth services, community and specialist settings.
What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?
She holds NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Sinhala and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.