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Dr. Sabita Kesu

Dr. Sabita Kesu

United Kingdom

Rest-focused clinical counsellor

  • 12 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
HCPC
Registration
HCPC, United Kingdom ยท PYL32847
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Gentle collaborative approach
  • 12 years experience
  • HCPC registered

About Sabita

Dr Sabita Kesu welcomes people who are struggling with sleep problems, stress, anxiety and the knock-on effects these bring. She writes plainly and works with clients to find manageable steps that fit everyday life. Her approach is calm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people talk about hard things and try practical ways to feel steadier.

Dr Kesu has 12 years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council. She uses sessions to build a clear picture of what is causing difficulty and to agree realistic goals. The focus is on recovery and on improving day-to-day functioning rather than labels or quick fixes.

In practice she draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help people make room for difficult thoughts while moving towards a life they value.

Dr Kesu commonly works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction and anger. She also supports those dealing with body image, self-esteem and career-related stress. Sleep and rest are part of her stated focus areas and are discussed alongside other concerns.

People who are ready to begin are guided through a simple matching process and can arrange sessions to suit their circumstances. She accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

Online approaches that support sleep and emotional coping

Many of the therapies Dr Kesu uses lend themselves to online working and focus on practical skills. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with clearer, more helpful ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and insomnia-related thinking that keeps people awake.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Those skills can help with anger, distress and the emotional fallout of trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, teaches people how to make space for difficult thoughts while choosing actions that reflect their values, which can reduce the struggle around sleep and rumination.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and may blend techniques over time. This is discussed together rather than predetermined.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and practice skills between meetings.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Typical concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and sleeping difficulties. Additional focuses include body image, self-esteem, career worries and post-traumatic stress.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

She uses a gentle, collaborative and non-judgemental style that helps people talk openly. Sessions focus on practical strategies and small changes that fit into daily life.

How long has she been practising?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing complex mental health difficulties.

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

She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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