About me
"Relationship is Therapy." You can talk to me about anything. I provide Trauma-focused therapy.
You may feel stuck carrying the weight of past trauma, low self-worth, strained relationships, or the pressure of navigating cultural expectations and identity. It can be exhausting trying to manage everything alone, especially when life transitions, family dynamics, or racial identity issues add extra layers.
I offer a warm, flexible, and relational space where we explore what has shaped you and what you want next. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational, I draw on CBT, humanistic, schema, and trauma-focused approaches, always tailored to you rather than following a rigid formula.
I work with adults, young people, and children from all backgrounds. Sessions are available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu. I deliberately offer times outside standard 9–5 hours (including evenings and weekends) so therapy is accessible. You can talk to me about anything. I have a flexible working approach too. I think the relational approach in therapy is very underrated. I move beyond the conventional western set up of therapy and offer flexibility and dynamicity which is the core if humanness.
Please send me a hi on my email to book your 30 mins introductory call. I usually respond within 24h. Excited to know you! I charge £45 per 60 minutes session, with concessions available—please ask if cost is a barrier. Email me at chhavi@sparkmatters.co.uk. Alternatively you can send a text/Whatsapp on 077046645312 at anytime. If you sign up, the first session will be of 90 minutes for the same price and any subsequent sessions for 50-60 minutes.
Training, qualifications & experience
My educational qualifications are listed below:
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Stage 3, University of Manchester
- MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton
- MSc in Performance Psychology, University of Edinburgh
- Advanced Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Certificate in Guidance and Counselling
I have worked in various settings such as charities, the NHS, academic, and forensic settings.
To specify:
- Rape Crisis: where I supported survivors of sexual violence.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital: I supported people who are sectioned and have received a psychiatric diagnosis and their families.
- The Police: I have supported the police personnel for their therapeutic needs.
- University: I have provided support to University students.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am mindful of the current financial crisis. I am happy to help anyone in need. Please do get in touch and we can discuss it.
Students and trainees are also encouraged to get in touch.
In-person sessions cost may vary due to room bookings. Walk and talk therapy may also be different.
When I work
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I deliberately offer times outside standard 9–5 hours (including evenings and weekends) so therapy is accessible. Sessions are £45 for 60 minutes, with concessions available—please ask if cost is a barrier.
Further information
I think the relational approach in therapy is very underrated. I move beyond the conventional western set up of therapy and offer flexibility and dynamicity which is the core if humanness. Of course, there are certain boundaries that are needed to be kept in mind and are useful. However, I tend to move beyond the orthodox therapy scenario.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist I cannot diagnose individuals. However, I have and do work with people who have received a diagnosis. I have previously work with people who have had the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Psychosis, OCD, etc.
