Dr. Sabita Kesu , HCPC

Dr. Sabita Kesu is an HCPC-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She adopts a gentle, collaborative style that encourages openness and helps people explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Drawing on specialist clinical assessment, formulation, and psychological intervention, she supports people experiencing complex mental health difficulties and promotes a recovery-focused perspective.

Dr. Kesu has particular experience helping those affected by stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and complex post-traumatic stress. Her work also covers depression, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, alongside related issues such as abandonment, body image, family problems, and sexual assault and abuse.

She integrates a range of evidence-based therapies within her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Dr. Kesu aims to make that step feel supported and hopeful for anyone beginning the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Sabita Kesu blends practical, skill-based methods with a person-centered stance to address complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change reactions and behaviours - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic understanding and a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, creating a space where people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Kesu works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people access support - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.