Sapna Lakhani
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About me
Creative Psychotherapy with a Transpersonal Influence
Starting or restarting therapy is a significant step, and finding the right therapist is key. I provide a confidential and professional space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I am a Creative Psychotherapist, trained in both traditional and creative therapy methods. My approach integrates talk therapy with creative exploration, depending on what suits you. This may include techniques such as expressive arts & non-verbal therapy—valuable tools when words alone aren’t enough. No prior experience with creative methods is needed; they simply offer alternative ways to access and process deeper emotions.
What to Expect
My work is informed by psychodynamic theory, which explores how past experiences shape current patterns. Some clients seek short-term therapy, focusing on specific challenges or coping strategies, while others prefer longer-term work for deeper exploration.
I also recognise that personal growth isn’t just about processing the past—it can involve self-discovery, meaning-making, and a deeper connection to oneself. While my training is rooted in established psychological frameworks, I am open to exploring these aspects where relevant to your process.
To ensure we’re a good fit, I offer a discounted first session, giving us the opportunity to see whether working together feels right. This session is focused on understanding your situation, therapy goals, and how we might work together.
I adhere to the ethical codes of HCPC and BADth and offer full confidentiality.
Alongside traditional psychotherapy, I also offer Soul Transformation Therapy, a structured approach that blends psychological insight with spiritual self-discovery. This method helps identify and clear emotional or energetic blockages that may be affecting your well-being, relationships, or sense of purpose.
Using a unique diagnostic system, we uncover underlying patterns and work with specific techniques—including guided visualisations, symbolic imagery, and energy psychology—to support personal growth and transformation. Many people find this approach particularly useful when they feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their direction in life.
Soul Transformation Therapy can be booked as a standalone session or integrated into ongoing therapy for regular clients who wish to explore these themes further.
About Me
I am a British Indian dramatherapist from London, blending creative and psychodynamic approaches with an openness to transpersonal perspectives. My work is informed not only by my professional training but also by my lived experience—having navigated my own early-life challenges, I understand the depth of personal transformation.
Beyond my therapy practice, I am a yogi and find grounding and nourishment through dancing 5 rhythms, traveling, spending time in nature, and being with loved ones. These experiences shape my appreciation for both stillness and movement in healing—whether through creative expression, self-inquiry, or connection with the world around us.
Therapy is a process, not a quick fix, but gaining insight into your patterns and defences can lead to meaningful change.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation if you’d like to explore whether working together feels right for you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Drama psychotherapy (MA)
- CBT Diploma Certificate
- BA Hon in Applied Social Science
- Soul Transformation Counselling
- Reiki Master
Experience
- I have worked as a Dramatherapist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust who provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK, my time here included working on an older adults psychiatric ward, and with dementia patients.
- I have worked alongside NHS midwives offering therapy to women who have experienced postnatal depression, cot death, still birth, relationship difficulties and traumatic delivery.
- I have worked as part of the clinical team at a domestic violence charity, offering trauma informed therapy to women who had experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse.
- I have worked in schools across London offering individual and group therapy to children and teenagers, in addition to holding wellbeing workshops for teachers and school staff.
- In addition to private practice I currently work as an online counsellor at a national online therapy service, supporting young people between with a range of issues, from eating difficulties, sleeping problems, suicidal ideation, self harm and relationship and family issues, sexuality and gender identity to name a few.
- In private practice I offer 50 min therapy sessions - tailored to suit your needs.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Spiritual Life coaching
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual sessions £70.00
- Couples £120
- Soul Transformation Therapy £120.00
- First individual session £50.00
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Further information
I offer Online sessions via Zoom.
