Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Integrative psychotherapist for families and trauma recovery
- 16 years experience
- Multilingual therapist
- Culturally sensitive care
About Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is a UK-based integrative psychotherapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting individuals, families, and young people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, and adapts her work to meet each client’s specific needs with sensitivity and respect.
Drawing on an integrative model, Savi combines psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches, along with transpersonal skills that consider spiritual and deeper personal meaning. She often uses MCBT techniques to identify and address unhelpful thought patterns that affect emotions and behaviour. Her clinical and research experience includes domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and work with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, children, young people and families.
She has substantial experience as a youth service practitioner and with the YMCA, and has acted as a BME practitioner and project coordinator. Savi has collaborated with referral agencies such as the NHS, addiction services and The Women’s Hub, and brings long-term experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs while adhering to safeguarding and professional conduct standards.
Savi offers culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for all ages, with particular experience addressing anxiety, depression, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, LGBTU concerns and issues that affect migrants and families adapting to life in a new country. She prioritises collaborative work that amplifies the child’s voice and supports families in creating nurturing environments.
Drawing on an integrative model, Savi combines psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches, along with transpersonal skills that consider spiritual and deeper personal meaning. She often uses MCBT techniques to identify and address unhelpful thought patterns that affect emotions and behaviour. Her clinical and research experience includes domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and work with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, children, young people and families.
She has substantial experience as a youth service practitioner and with the YMCA, and has acted as a BME practitioner and project coordinator. Savi has collaborated with referral agencies such as the NHS, addiction services and The Women’s Hub, and brings long-term experience supporting vulnerable children with complex needs while adhering to safeguarding and professional conduct standards.
Savi offers culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling and consultation for all ages, with particular experience addressing anxiety, depression, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, LGBTU concerns and issues that affect migrants and families adapting to life in a new country. She prioritises collaborative work that amplifies the child’s voice and supports families in creating nurturing environments.
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 in psychotherapy and related support roles.
Is Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential NCPS, which is a recognised counselling and psychotherapy credential. No additional registration details were provided.
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 based 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, she accepts international clients.
How much does therapy with Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and purposeful action.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed in early life and how these affect current connections. It can be helpful for people working through relationship difficulties, attachment issues and the effects of early loss or disruption.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns and supports skill-building for everyday coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Registered professionals tailor methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while travelling and can suit clients who prefer different modes of communication.
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