Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Integrative psychotherapist for families and individuals
- Culturally sensitive practice
- Work with children and families
- Trauma informed care
About Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is an integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience supporting individuals, children, young people and families. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self esteem concerns and confidence building, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion while encouraging the personal courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life.
She brings postgraduate training in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy alongside a breadth of clinical experience. Savithri’s work has included research and practice related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and supporting BAME communities. She has trained in an integrative model that draws on psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches, and she often uses MCBT techniques to identify and reduce destructive thought patterns. Her training in transpersonal therapy also means she considers spiritual perspectives when they are meaningful to the client.
As a practitioner for youth services and the YMCA, and with long experience as a BME practitioner and project co-ordinator, she has collaborated with services such as the NHS, addiction programmes and women’s support hubs. She offers culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for all ages, with particular attention to children, young people, families and BME communities. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, addictions, self-harm, relationship breakdown, HIV and LGBTU issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma and bereavement, and she has extensive experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs while adhering to safeguarding and professional practice standards.
Savithri holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional qualification in psychotherapy practice, and she continues to champion equality, diversity and the voices of children and families within her work.
She brings postgraduate training in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy alongside a breadth of clinical experience. Savithri’s work has included research and practice related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and supporting BAME communities. She has trained in an integrative model that draws on psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches, and she often uses MCBT techniques to identify and reduce destructive thought patterns. Her training in transpersonal therapy also means she considers spiritual perspectives when they are meaningful to the client.
As a practitioner for youth services and the YMCA, and with long experience as a BME practitioner and project co-ordinator, she has collaborated with services such as the NHS, addiction programmes and women’s support hubs. She offers culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for all ages, with particular attention to children, young people, families and BME communities. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, addictions, self-harm, relationship breakdown, HIV and LGBTU issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma and bereavement, and she has extensive experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs while adhering to safeguarding and professional practice standards.
Savithri holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional qualification in psychotherapy practice, and she continues to champion equality, diversity and the voices of children and families within her work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Savithri draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy, parenting and relationship difficulties, helping clients build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience, offering empathic, nonjudgmental listening that supports self-exploration and personal growth.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Savithri works with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers flexible options that match many lifestyles - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access regular support without travel, accommodate varied schedules and maintain continuity of care for clients living in different locations or balancing work, family and other commitments.
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