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Dr. Sabita Kesu

Dr. Sabita Kesu

HCPC

Therapist · United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for difficult emotions

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  • Works with anger
  • Evidence-based methods
  • Collaborative approach

About Sabita

Dr. Sabita Kesu welcomes people who are struggling with anger, stress or difficult life changes. She helps individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, relationship strain or addictive behaviours to find steadier ways of coping. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at making conversations feel manageable and useful from the first session.

She draws on 12 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with HCPC. Sessions focus on clear but gentle help - talking through what matters, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and practising small changes that make a difference day to day. Practical tools are introduced alongside listening and validation.

Dr. Kesu uses a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when these suit the issue. Therapy is tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

She offers assessment and psychological intervention for complex mental health difficulties, including work with trauma and post-traumatic stress. Sessions aim to build a shared formulation so the person understands the drivers of their difficulties and how to tackle them step by step.

If someone is new to therapy, Dr. Kesu supports them through the first steps and works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Her style balances empathy with practical techniques to help people move forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageDivorce and separationFamily problemsJealousyMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It focuses on values and committed actions, which can help with anger, anxiety and life changes when people want clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches practical strategies such as thought records and behavioural experiments that suit issues like anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for tolerating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and managing relationships. These techniques are useful when strong emotion or impulsive behaviour, including anger, gets in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That planning is practical and may change as progress is made.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches, like CBT and ACT, adapt well to remote sessions because they use worksheets, behavioural tasks and in-session practice that can be shared digitally.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
HCPC
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
HCPC · No. PYL32847

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, sleep problems and coping with life changes.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The style is gentle and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions aim to make conversations manageable and to practise changes that help in daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with complex mental health presentations and trauma.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with HCPC and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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