Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS

Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera is a UK-licensed integrative psychotherapist with 16 years of professional experience. She blends clinical training and practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and a wide range of life challenges. She holds the NCPS credential - a recognised professional qualification in psychotherapy - and has completed postgraduate studies in clinical psychology, integrative counselling, and psychotherapy, with clinical placements that inform her practice.

Working from an integrative perspective, she draws on psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis, and cognitive behavioural techniques, as well as transpersonal skills that attend to spirituality and meaning. Her practice emphasises tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person, helping individuals and families identify strengths and practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Her research and clinical focus has included domestic violence, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and work with Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, children, young people and families.

She has long experience in youth services and community roles, including work with YMCA and BME services, and collaborates with referral partners such as the NHS, addiction services and women’s support hubs. Savithri understands the particular stresses of adjusting to life in a new country and aims to offer culturally sensitive assessments, counselling and consultation for all ages. She works with parents, carers and young people to strengthen attachment, communication and coping, and supports clients across issues such as bereavement, intimacy, parenting, career change, ADHD and compassion fatigue.