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.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #NCS21-01478
Reviews
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I’ve had a positive experience working with Savi. She creates a calm and supportive space that makes it easier for me to reflect and articulate what’s happening internally. I especially appreciated her introduction of concepts like “wise mind,” which helped me better understand and organize my internal dialogue and decision-making process.
Her approach is gentle and non-confrontational, which works well for me. It allows me to stay engaged and explore things at my own pace without feeling pushed or overwhelmed. I find that this suits how I process, as I prefer having time between sessions to reflect and come back with clearer thoughts.
Overall, I value her as a therapist who supports clarity, self-awareness, and emotional grounding. I’ve been able to make meaningful progress through this approach.
Written on Mar 20, 2026 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 1 month
I’ve been seeing Savi since July, and she has genuinely helped me through a difficult period in my life. She creates a safe, supportive space and always helps me find clarity and calm. I’m in a much better place now, and I’m really grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
A very kind, helpful and understanding therapist.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I can’t recommend Savi enough. She is truly wonderful, and working with her has been the first time I’ve ever felt genuinely safe with a therapist. She has a way of making me feel seen, understood, and supported in every session. Savi always provides me with the right coping tools for what I’m going through, and her guidance feels practical, compassionate, and tailored to me. I deeply appreciate the safe space she creates I finally feel like I can open up and heal with someone who is truly on my side.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Savi is just amazing! Always leave our sessions content and relaxed. Her intelect and knowledge is comforting and she is very consistent in her structure.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Understanding therapist
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Simply the best! The most positive addition to my life ❤️
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Savi is incredibly knowledgeable and always has wonderful perspectives to share when it comes to learning about being human and coping through the journey of life! Always grateful to have our weekly sessions!
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Very understanding and easy to relate to on several subjects.
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Savi has been the absolute best! Cannot thank her enough for all the support and care she has provided me! Very grateful to have crossed paths with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Savi is a supportive and engaging therapist with tons of professional and relevant experience. I chose her because she has expertise in working with queer patients, and she was one of a few femme and BIPOC therapists that I could choose from and connected with. She takes into account my stories, and is able to deliver objective and sound support. I highly recommend Savi to anyone who wants a trustworthy and honest therapist. She provides deliverables such as worksheets, videos, discussions, and thought provoking questions to keep the session moving.
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 years
I have truly benefited from doing therapy over the last year and a half. And that is all credited to my fantastic therapist Savi Jayaweera. This woman has been honestly a saving grace in my life. And I have benefited and learnt so much from doing therapy with her and I am so eternally grateful. I couldn't recommend a more caring or kind person to start your therapy journey with.she is truly kind, caring and really does listen without judgment. I wouldn’t be where I am without her and I owe so much to her.
Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Savi has been fantastic. She has really helped me rationalise and organise things in my life and I can honestly say I've never felt better. Thank you Savi!
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great expertise. Helped me understand the concepts and take the right direction.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very sweet, smart, and helpful. So glad I found d her! She has helped me with a wide range of issues, and provided some amazing resources!
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Savi puts you at ease and really understands your concerns and feelings. She helps to put things in perspective. She also helps with things to do, read and watch in between sessions
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders
Session with Savi really open my eyes on so many things. I really help to deal with stress in better way
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Savi is extremely helpful, compassionate and respectful. She takes time to listen and provide appropriate tools to help you process and build healthy life skills. I always look forward to my session with Savi. I feel comfortable ans safe. I highly recommend Savi to anyone.
Written on Jan 21, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve been working with Savi for over a month now and she’s introduced me to some great references. She’s considerate, supportive, and insightful. She knows how to share a laugh with you and also how to be understanding and sympathetic. She’s a great listener and based on what she picks up from the conversation she shares helpful tools (worksheets, videos, book authors etc. ) to deal with the issues. Thanks a lot Savi! It’s been helpful to exchange with you.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I started my journey with Savi from the beginning of this year. Savi was very supportive and helpful throughout my journey with BetterHelp. My experience felt personalised to my journey, I felt heard and my eyes were also opened to different perspectives. My experience was very free flowing towards the end of journey and it felt like I was speaking to a non judgemental friend with professional boundaries also consistent throughout. I would definitely recommend Savi to anyone who would like to learn more about themselves and to be provided with a safe space to shake their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I had a great experience with Savi. She is highly skilled and really helped me deal with a lot of core issues. 10/10 would recommend
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I started to have therapy sessions with Savi 3 month ago, since then my mental state improved significantly. She helps me to sort out all of my anxiety problems and helped me to get through very hard break up. I definitely recommend having Savi as a therapist, she’s a big professional!
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Very good therapist - highly recommend. Got me out of a very stressful place!
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Savi helped me in most difficult time of my life, to switch my focus and concentrate, find my confidence again and overcome my insecurities. I feel understood and so far it’s my best experience with therapist
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Since the first session until the last, she was consistently providing me advice and guidance based on the issues and experience I was facing. She always provided extra resources like videos, movies, books etc and I found those helpful. She was always very easy to talk to so I opened up to her easily and trusted that she always have my best interest in mind.
She guided me on how to take care of myself and my emotions better and I picked my many skills and reframe thinking to cope with stress, negativity, loneliness, intrusive thoughts and more.
She is one of the most wonderful human that I've met and I will talk to her again in the future.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 3 months
Savi was an excellent therapist, and provided greatly insightful and interesting conversations. I felt like I made great progress on my goals while working with Savi. I wish her all the best for the future :)
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I recently started therapy with Savi and already the resources provided and the advice and help given has been tremendous. She responds promptly and her expertise is exactly what I've been needing. Always looking to grow and improve and make sense of things that maybe I don't see myself and Savi helps exactly with that.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I was very reluctant to start therapy for a long time but I felt like I needed some help understanding myself and my situation. Savi was very welcoming and understanding. She listened when needed and offered her expertise thoughts and guidance. I feel very comfortable speaking to Savi and I would recommend her to my friends and family. I’m looking forward to seeing where my journey with her takes me.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am so grateful that I have Savi as a therapist. She's the first experience I've had with therapy. Savi listens to me and without me having to say a lot completely understands me and gives me really useful tips and recommendations
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I’ve only been with Savi for a couple weeks now, but I can already tell she is very different to my previous therapist. I feel Savi actively acknowledges my concerns/pain/struggles, and has an array of knowledge and expertise to be KK me achieve my goals.
She has a deep understanding of the LGBT+ community, and it really helps that she is a woman of colour - since I am a person of colour too.
Thus far, I can definitely recommend Savi.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Savi is so knowledgeable and knows the exact tools that she can offer or share that will help. She listens and understand deeply and is able to identify what the issue is and has ways of uncovering the root of the problem followed by a great solution and advice. I have only had 2 sessions so far and it has already had such a huge impact on my healing journey. I am so impressed and we need more Savis out there to help people in need of mental health guidance and support during tough dark times.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Listens. Supportive. Personable.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Savithri (Savi) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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