Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS

Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and draws on long-standing work across community services, youth work and clinical settings. Savi aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they take steps towards clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.

She uses an integrative approach that blends different methods to meet individual needs. This means conversations and plans are adapted to what each person brings, rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. She emphasises identifying negative thought patterns and practical skills to change how those thoughts affect feelings and behaviour.

Savi has worked extensively with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and with young people in youth services and the YMCA. That background informs a culturally aware practice and an understanding of the pressures people face when they are away from their families and usual supports.

Common concerns mentioned in her work include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief and self-esteem. She also notes experience with issues such as parenting strain, caring responsibilities and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.

Her practice aims to combine clinical knowledge with an emphasis on the client’s own strengths and values. People who prefer a collaborative, practical style that also considers cultural and spiritual aspects may find this approach helpful.

Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and midlife change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect and cope now, which can help with intimacy-related concerns, grief and some patterns in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, discuss possible ways of working, and agree on a plan that reflects the client's goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Confirm the current session options with the service before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect with a therapist who understands cultural and language needs even if they are not local. Discuss practical arrangements and session length when you schedule to make sure they match day-to-day life.