Update April ’26: I do currently have spaces for a couple of fortnightly/weekly therapy clients and for IFS therapist supervision. I have a few possible slots on Tuesdays to Fridays, late morning or afternoon. My email is:
You can find other IFS therapists here in the UK. I can also recommend my spouse Kaspa (who also has Level 3 IFS and has been using IFS for many years).
About Satya (she/her)
I have been working as a psychotherapist in private practice for more than twenty years. For many years I have mainly been using Internal Family Systems (IFS) – a gentle and powerful way of working which has revolutionised the way I practice. You can read my introduction to IFS (with puppies) here and there are a few recommended books on IFS at the bottom. I also offer supervision to fellow therapists.
In my work as a therapist you will meet me as an ordinary human, as well as benefitting from the particular experience and expertise that I bring. It’s a privilege for me to accompany clients on their journeys, and this work is satisfying and meaningful to me.
Qualifications and experience
I became a Certified IFS Therapist in early 2026. I have completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 of IFS training and have worked with several experienced IFS therapists and consultants over the years.
My first training was as a person-centred counsellor in 2001. I have been BACP accredited since 2005 and completed a two year Buddhist psychotherapy training with the Amida Trust in 2012. I initially worked at Employee Assistance Programmes and in charities, and since 2003 I have been in private practice alongside my other work.
I started my career in the financial services as a coach and trainer before training as a therapist. I founded a Buddhist temple with my spouse in 2013, and still work as a Buddhist minister. I am also a writer.
Appointments
I mostly work online using Zoom but I can also see clients face to face in my home office in Malvern Wells, the UK.
Session fee
My current fees are £80 for each 50 minute session. I charge a little more for non-UK clients to cover the fees. Sorry, my low cost places are currently full.
Who I work with
I particularly enjoy working with creative folk, those who have a history of striving and achieving, people who love working with IFS, activists, spiritual folk, those with quirky or quick minds, writers and those facing the challenges of mid-life. Over the years I have worked with a broad range of issues and topics including chronic illness, relationship issues, workplace issues, neurodiversity, identity issues, addictions, depression and anxiety, and more.
A safe space
I endeavour to make therapy a safe and gentle experience. We always make sure you are comfortable before we approach anything that feels tender, and we go at the pace of the slowest/most worried part of you. I love that IFS is both powerful and gentle – there is no benefit to pushing through!
It is also important to me that I create as safe a space as possible for those from marginalized or oppressed groups. This includes doing my own personal work, getting regular supervision, and also staying tuned in to and open to subtle or direct feedback from your parts.
If you have any concerns about safety or accessibility, do let me know.
Next steps
If you’re interested in working with me, email me to see if I have a current slot that would work for you. If so then we’ll book in a first session (at the usual cost) so you can decide if it feels like a good fit.
Recommended reading
No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz – the ‘go to’ introduction to Internal Family Systems by its founder.
Internal Family Systems: Making A Start (and Getting Curious about Parts) by Emma E. Redfern is another accessible and engaging introduction to IFS.
Parts Work by Tom Holmes is a lovely illustrated introduction to IFS.
Here are my current therapy chairs and the view from my office. Ralph and Aiko the dogs are an optional extra!
Dogs Ralph & Aiko
The view from my therapy chair