Kavitha Joshy

Availability: Saturdays and Mondays daytime and evening sessions until 7pm. Sessions are available online, telephone and face to face at The Practice Rooms, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3ED.

Welcome — and thank you for being here. My name is Kavitha, and I offer a warm, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk openly and be truly heard, without judgement. 

I am a qualified counsellor with many years of experience, of counselling adults with a wide range of issues. I work with clients privately and also work as a counsellor for a charity . I am experienced in working with clients with different types of issues, using different tools and counselling models that is suitable and helpful for each individual. I can speak English and Malayalam.

As a British Asian therapist, I understand the complexities of cultural identity, intergenerational pressures, and navigating the stigma that can surround mental health in some communities as I have lived experience. If you're feeling caught between different cultural expectations, or struggling to feel fully seen, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome. I am also aware these pressures and stigma arise for everybody.

Whether you're feeling anxious, low, stuck, or overwhelmed by life’s demands, therapy can help you gain clarity and move forward. I believe that when we feel safe and supported, we can begin to understand ourselves more deeply and work through the things that are keeping us from living more freely. I have experienced many times, both as a counsellor and personally in therapy, how people begin to feel less burdened and overwhelmed in their life when they feel really heard and accepted without judgement or criticism

I work integratively, which means I draw from different approaches — including person-centered therapy, psychodynamic theory, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt — to respond to your unique needs. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and will work with you collaboratively at your own pace.

Sessions are flexible, starting weekly and adjusting to fortnightly if needed. Please contact me via email , and I aim to respond within 24 hours. Fees are payable by bank transfer.

As a therapist with a diverse background, I offer a compassionate, culturally-aware approach to mental health, understanding the impact of cultural identity, family dynamics, and systemic pressures. I also work with individuals facing personal struggles, cultural challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness, providing a safe and confidential space to explore their unique journey.

In addition to my private practice, I work with a charity, supporting a wide range of clients, including marginalized communities and clients  displaced due to war. I am committed to continuous professional development to ensure the best service for my clients.

I consider my ability to connect with all the clients and to be able to offer a safe and confidential space to them in therapy as my asset. My approach is each person has their unique journey, and my hope is to be a part of the deep exploration and challenges. I'll work with you honouring your unique journey.

Whether you’re facing personal struggles, navigating cultural complexities, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, I’m here to help you discover a way of being that feels right for you.

I am available for a free 20 minute online or phone consultation, for a chat about what you feel you need from therapy, what I offer as a therapist and also to see if we can both work well together. If we decide to work together, then we can discuss mutually convenient times for our session.

I work in a flexible manner and will always look to arrange sessions at a time that is suitable for both of us. I recommend counselling sessions are held weekly, but can be  reduced to fortnightly, as I am aware that therapy can be expensive and support every 2 weeks is better than holding off entirely. All sessions are booked in and charged as fifty minutes.