Chhavi Kohli, counsellor and psychotherapist

My educational qualifications are listed below:

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology — Stage 3 (in progress), University of Manchester

MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing — University of Wolverhampton

MSc Performance Psychology — University of Edinburgh

Advanced Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Certificate in Guidance and Counselling

I have extensive trauma work experience across charities, the NHS, academic and forensic settings.

Rape Crisis: I supported survivors of sexual violence.

Inpatient psychiatric hospital: I supported people who were sectioned or had received a psychiatric diagnosis, and their families.

The Police: I supported police personnel with their therapeutic needs.

University: I provided support to university students.

I offer a free 30-minute introductory call. If you decide to begin, the first session is 90 minutes at the same price of £45. Subsequent sessions are 50–60 minutes.

I mostly work integratively. I believe we can take what we need from all the wealth of resources available to us. I am trained in CBT, humanistic therapy and relational therapy.

I think the relational approach in therapy is underrated. I move beyond the conventional Western setup of therapy and offer flexibility and dynamism, which I believe is at the core of our humanness. There are, of course, professional boundaries that need to be kept in mind and are useful. However, I tend to move beyond an overly rigid therapy setting.

As a psychotherapist, I do not diagnose individuals. However, I have worked and do work with people who have received diagnoses. I have previously worked with people diagnosed with ADHD, autism, psychosis and OCD.

Yes. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). My registration number is 413450.

Yes. I receive regular clinical supervision as part of my professional responsibility to provide safe and effective care.

I am a fluent English speaker. I can also speak Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

I work mainly online. In-person sessions can be arranged in Edinburgh.

I currently have no waiting list. I work flexibly outside the usual 9–5, Monday-to-Friday schedule and am happy to accommodate you as soon as possible.

Yes. I work outside the usual 9–5 schedule so therapy can fit around work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments.

Yes. Sessions are available online (from the comfort of your own space) and in-person in Edinburgh. I offer flexible times outside standard 9–5 hours, including evenings, and can work in English, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu. If you have any specific access needs, please let me know and we can discuss how best to support you.

Please feel free to share any requirements (e.g. pacing, sensory preferences, or communication needs). I aim to make the space as accessible and comfortable as possible.

I love reading and painting. I am an acrylic and oil painter and genuinely enjoy it. I am also a big fan of films and series. I love The Office, The Big Bang Theory and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In contrast, I also enjoy science-fiction series such as Dark.

Send me a quick hello at chhavi@sparkmatters.co.uk and I will respond within 24 hours. Alternatively, text or WhatsApp 07746 645312 at any time.