- Integrative approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Multilingual support
About Savithri
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She brings a practical, people-first approach and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Savi meets people with respect, sensitivity and compassion and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Her background includes postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy, and she describes herself as an Integrative Psychotherapist and qualified clinician. Savi’s work has focused on trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, addiction and mental health concerns in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
She uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs at the time. That includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work and client-centred methods. In practice she helps people identify unhelpful thinking, strengthen coping skills and repair relationships with themselves and others.
Savi has long experience supporting children and young people, working in youth services and with organisations such as the YMCA. She has coordinated projects and worked alongside education, health and social care partners to support vulnerable young people.
She also works with adults facing anxiety, depression, codependency, bereavement, identity and sexuality questions, parenting strain, eating or sleeping problems, and major life changes. To begin she asks people to describe their priorities so a clear plan can be built together.
How Savi adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify their values and take practical steps toward them, while learning to notice difficult thoughts without letting them drive every choice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour, and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns, and it helps people build more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.Savi treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She discusses goals, values and what feels most useful, and then tailors the mix of methods to the person’s needs. That means adapting exercises, homework and the session pace together rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep up with regular work on skills between meetings. If video is difficult, people sometimes agree different ways to check in that suit their circumstances; Savi will discuss practical options when arranging sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Hindi, Sinhala, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Savi help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, codependency and trauma, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining practical skill-building with attention to personal values and relationships.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of work experience and postgraduate study in clinical psychology, integrative counselling and psychotherapy.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Sinhala and Urdu.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.