NCPS
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Therapist in the UK
Savithri is a NCPS therapist in the UK.
- 16+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
● Accepting new clients
Start with Savithri About Savithri
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is an NCPS clinician with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers compassionate, culturally aware support to people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns and other life challenges. Savi adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation and aims to help them move toward a more satisfying life.
Her background includes postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy. Much of her work has focused on domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and serving Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. She has also worked extensively with young people and in youth services such as the YMCA.
Savi practises from an integrative standpoint, blending psychodynamic, person-centred, gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural ideas. She uses techniques that spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns and draws on transpersonal skills where spirituality matters to the person. This mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs.
Her practice history includes roles as a youth worker, counsellor and project coordinator, and work with referral agencies such as the NHS and addiction services. She has experience supporting people dealing with grief, addictions, self-harm, parenting strain, LGBTQ concerns, and complex emotional needs.
Sessions are delivered with sensitivity to cultural background and life transition. Savi aims to create a respectful space for people to talk through difficulties and build practical strategies to cope and grow.
Her background includes postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy. Much of her work has focused on domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and serving Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. She has also worked extensively with young people and in youth services such as the YMCA.
Savi practises from an integrative standpoint, blending psychodynamic, person-centred, gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural ideas. She uses techniques that spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns and draws on transpersonal skills where spirituality matters to the person. This mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs.
Her practice history includes roles as a youth worker, counsellor and project coordinator, and work with referral agencies such as the NHS and addiction services. She has experience supporting people dealing with grief, addictions, self-harm, parenting strain, LGBTQ concerns, and complex emotional needs.
Sessions are delivered with sensitivity to cultural background and life transition. Savi aims to create a respectful space for people to talk through difficulties and build practical strategies to cope and grow.
Areas of expertise
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English, Hindi, Sinhala +1
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionAddictionsLGBTFamily conflicts
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GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personality
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Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How her approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters most to them, and take small actions toward those values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns and behaviours that keep problems going; it is practical and goal-focused for symptoms like anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, which can help with intimacy, trust and relational wounds.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and together decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and let people join from another location. If you need clarity on which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and check-ins to suit online sessions so that therapy can remain focused and actionable even when carried out remotely.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, grief and a variety of other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, tailoring dialogue and techniques to each person. She blends approaches to address thoughts, emotions and relational patterns.
What professional background does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience and postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Sinhala and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided in her profile.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.