Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera , NCPS

Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is a UK-licensed integrative psychotherapist with 16 years of clinical experience, combining practical work with postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling, and psychotherapy. She practices from the belief that clients carry intrinsic wisdom about their own growth and tailors conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. Savithri holds the NCPS credential - a clinical practitioner qualification - and brings focused expertise in stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her professional background includes research and practice around domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and work with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, children, young people, and families. She has long experience as a youth service practitioner and with the YMCA, and has collaborated with referral agencies such as the NHS, addiction services, and women’s support hubs. As a BME practitioner and project coordinator she has supported culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling, and consultation across the lifespan.

Savithri emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and strives to uphold ethical professional standards. She offers tailored support for individuals and families navigating migration, caregiving stresses, attachment and adoption issues, codependency, and a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges, welcoming clients from diverse backgrounds and international locations.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Savithri works with acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy as part of her integrative practice. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivational challenges. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can help with relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Savithri works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and adapts methods from these therapies to fit what will be most helpful for them. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements of different models to match individual needs.

Online therapy with Savithri is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity of care across locations, and to access support while managing family, work, or mobility constraints.