Dr. Sabita Kesu , HCPC

Dr. Sabita Kesu is a HCPC-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. Registered with the HCPC - the Health and Care Professions Council that regulates health and care professionals in the UK - she brings a compassionate, recovery-focused perspective to her clinical work.

She uses a gentle, collaborative approach to create a non-judgmental and supportive space where people can discuss their concerns openly. Dr. Kesu conducts specialist clinical assessment, formulation, and psychological intervention for complex mental health difficulties, helping individuals develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Dr. Kesu has particular expertise in complex post-traumatic stress and complex mental health presentations and draws on evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works collaboratively with each person to identify helpful ways to manage difficulties and supports them through the process of change, recognizing that taking the first step to seek help often takes courage.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Sabita Kesu integrates empirically supported methods to help clients address a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and commit to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for coping with chronic stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, making it valuable for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Sabita Kesu works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or while balancing work and family commitments. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain continuity of care, and continue therapeutic progress even when life is busy or circumstances change.