Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy

As a Counselling Psychologist, I use a variety of psychotherapeutic methods that are supported by clinical research. My work focuses on helping people who are experiencing a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, worry, depression, betrayal trauma or have been subjected to harmful practices such as ‘Honour’ Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. I work with clients wanting to begin a journey of healing, rebuild self-esteem, build a self that is independent of their past or space for reflection. I work collaboratively with my clients gaining an insight into their coping responses towards a variety of concerns.

About me

I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and BPS (British Psychological Society). I studied psychology at Roehampton University and conducted my doctoral research into the experiences of traumatic events at City University.

My clinical experience is derived from a variety of mental health settings which include, the NHS, private setting and the third sector. This has provided me with the experience in helping individuals to resolve the majority of problems that cause emotional distress and discomfort. These include but are not limited to Anxiety disorders, Eating disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anger issues.

In addition, I have over 8-years of experience in providing psychological therapy to women who have experienced “honour” based violence (HBV), forced marriage, domestic violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). I have also provided training to professionals in mainstream mental health services on “honour” based violence, forced marriage and FGM.

My approach

As a counselling psychologist, I have trained in working with a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that include cognitive behaviour therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centred therapy.

I understand that each person responds differently to their difficulties, so we will work collaboratively to find the most appropriate way of meeting your therapy goals. I provide a safe and confidential space where we can explore your difficulties and discuss what you like to change. We will draw a plan together with specific strategies that will be used in meeting your goals of therapy. Through the course of our sessions, we will regularly review the progress to ensure that we are on the right path of meeting the outcome you want.

In order to make therapy more affordable, I offer a sliding scale that ranges from £80 to £100.

The £80 fee applies to appointments that start before 4 pm on Mondays to Fridays dependent upon the individual's circumstances.