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Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in the UK with 16years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I work from the premise that we all carry the wisdom within us to know what is best for our progress and development. I am a qualified Clinician & I have completed Postgraduate studies in clinical psychology/Integrative Counselling/Psychotherapy with clinical experience. My research & my area of work is Domestic Violence, Sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, BAME Communities, Children, Young people & Families.

To complement my practice I have trained in an Integrative model, which is Psychodynamic, Person centred, Gestalt, TA & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( I mainly practice MCBT techniques which identify and target destructive thought patterns which have a negative impact on our emotions & behaviour and Transpersonal Therapy skills, which place our spirituality and soul as central to our experience).

I am a practitioner for Youth service, YMCA(Specialised in Children, Young People & Families). I have long term experience working at Black, Minority Ethnic Community Services as a BME practitioner & a Project Co-coordinator.

I also work with other referral agencies such as NHS, Addictions & The Women`s Hub.

Specialized Area of Work

I offer a culturally sensitive Psychological assessments/ Counselling/Consultation service tailored to all ages, BME communities, Children, Young people & Families.

I understand the difficulties people face being in a new land away from family and friends they grew up with, coupled with day to day struggles. These struggles can impact aspects of daily life and relationships leading to frustration and unhappiness. I look after your mental wellbeing and can help deal with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, self harm, Relationship difficulties/breakdown, HIV, LGBTU Issues, DV, Sexual abuse, Trauma, Bereavement, illness etc.

My work with Young People ;

I have a wealth of Psychotherapy and support work experience, which has been gained across a successful career spanning over 16 years. Within my current roles, I hold full responsibility for providing one to one support for vulnerable children with complex needs. Within this capacity, I ensure that all safeguarding rules are strictly adhered to whilst showcasing strong knowledge of the Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework. I strive to maintain high standards of service levels and key relationships with a broad range of stakeholders; both across the organisations and with external bodies. I have experience working within diverse individuals and environments and have championed equality and diversity within every role that I have worked within. My previous roles have included working as a Youth Worker, Counsellor and BAME Counsellor/Psychotherapist. In which I have a proven track record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents, families, and partners such as Education, Health, Police and Children’s Social Care, to achieve positive outcomes.

As a professional, I am highly motivated and driven by achieving positive outcomes I am keen to work alongside families to enable and support parents in creating supportive environments for their children. Throughout my career, I have developed transferable skills and knowledge including attachment theory, child development, transactional analysis, CBT as well as parent and child relationships, BAME and LGBTQ communities. My personal maxim is to strive for excellence, capturing the Child`s Voice and it is really important to me that I enjoy my work and am able to see the positive difference I make.

Years Experience: 16
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Sinhala, Urdu
Licenses: NCPS #NCS21-01478 exp 2026-07-28
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera

Integrative psychotherapist supporting diverse communities
  • 16 years’ experience
  • Trauma and relationship work
  • Youth and family focus

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About

Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings 16 years of professional experience as an integrative psychotherapist. She works with people experiencing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges around motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Her practice includes work on domestic violence, sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS, and she has focused professionally on BAME communities, children, young people and families.

She is an Integrative Psychotherapist and a qualified clinician who has completed postgraduate studies in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy, supported by clinical experience. Her training follows an integrative model that draws on psychodynamic, person-centred and Gestalt approaches, transactional analysis, and cognitive behavioural therapy. She mainly practices MCBT techniques, which identify and target destructive thought patterns that affect emotions and behaviour, and she also uses transpersonal therapy skills that place spirituality and the soul at the centre of experience.

Savithri has long-term experience working with Black and minority ethnic community services as a BME practitioner and project co-ordinator, and she is a practitioner for youth services including YMCA, specialising in children, young people and families. She also works with referral agencies such as the NHS, addiction services and The Women’s Hub.

Her practice offers culturally sensitive psychological assessment, counselling and consultation tailored to all ages, BME communities, children, young people and families. She recognises the difficulties of settling in a new country away from family and friends and how those challenges can affect daily life and relationships. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, self-harm, relationship breakdown, HIV, LGBTU issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, bereavement and illness.

In her work with young people she provides one-to-one support for vulnerable children with complex needs, maintaining strict adherence to safeguarding procedures and a strong knowledge of the Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework. She has a proven record of building and maintaining partnerships with parents, families and agencies such as education, health, police and children’s social care to achieve positive outcomes. Her previous roles include youth worker, counsellor and BAME counsellor/psychotherapist, and she brings transferable skills in attachment theory, child development, transactional analysis, CBT and parent-child relationships. Her professional approach emphasises equality and diversity and strives to capture the child’s voice.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 16
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Sinhala, Urdu
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

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  • NPI Number:
  • License: NCPS #NCS21-01478 exp 2026-07-28

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Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera provides therapy in English, Hindi, Sinhala, Urdu.

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Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is located in United Kingdom.

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