Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Integrative psychotherapist supporting diverse families
- 16 years experience
- Multilingual therapist
- Accepting international clients
About Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is an integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. She brings a culturally sensitive approach to her work, supporting individuals, children, young people and families through issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. She also works with clients on concerns related to LGBT matters, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and a broad range of attachment and personality-related issues.
She describes her practice as integrative, combining psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches alongside mindfulness and transpersonal skills. Her practice includes Mindfulness-based CBT techniques that target unhelpful thought patterns, and she draws on trauma-focused, attachment-based and emotion-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She lists NCPS as a professional credential and is licensed to practice in the UK.
Savi has postgraduate training in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy and has substantial clinical experience. Her research and practice have focused on domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and the needs of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. She has provided psychotherapy and support in youth services, including YMCA programs, and has worked in roles that involved collaboration with NHS services, addiction services and women's support organisations.
Experienced in safeguarding and in multi-agency partnership work, she has long-term experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs and promoting the child’s voice in care planning. She offers psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for people of all ages, with particular attention to the cultural and contextual factors that affect wellbeing. Her professional approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique goals and circumstances.
She describes her practice as integrative, combining psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches alongside mindfulness and transpersonal skills. Her practice includes Mindfulness-based CBT techniques that target unhelpful thought patterns, and she draws on trauma-focused, attachment-based and emotion-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She lists NCPS as a professional credential and is licensed to practice in the UK.
Savi has postgraduate training in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy and has substantial clinical experience. Her research and practice have focused on domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and the needs of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. She has provided psychotherapy and support in youth services, including YMCA programs, and has worked in roles that involved collaboration with NHS services, addiction services and women's support organisations.
Experienced in safeguarding and in multi-agency partnership work, she has long-term experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs and promoting the child’s voice in care planning. She offers psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for people of all ages, with particular attention to the cultural and contextual factors that affect wellbeing. Her professional approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended 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
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera have?
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Hindi, Sinhala and Urdu.
Where is Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera as my therapist?
You can work with Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera work with international clients?
Yes, Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
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