Helping you untangle complex relationship patterns
I’m Preeya, Consultant Psychologist specialising in trauma, attachment and relational healing.I help adults who feel stuck in repeating patterns, conflict that feels like it never resolves, emotional disconnection, betrayal, anxiety in relationships, or the quiet sense that something isn’t working.
Together, we make sense of your history, calm your nervous system, and build relationships rooted in emotional safety, clarity, and self-trust.
My commitment to you
I meet each person with curiosity and care. Your experiences and behaviours make sense in the context of your life and we will explore them at your pace, without judgement.
Compassionate Understanding
My work is rooted in evidence-based psychology and clinical experience, supporting you to gently understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that influence how you think, feel, and connect.
Psychological Depth
Healing invites both compassion and honest reflection. I’ll walk alongside you as you build awareness of your patterns, so that meaningful, lasting change can gradually unfold.
Integrity and Emotional Responsibility
As a woman of colour, I bring an awareness of culture, family, and identity, offering a space where those experiences are not minimised, but central to our work
Cultural Attunement and Safety
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about reconnecting with who you already are, so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and emotional ease.
Growth and Becoming
“You’re amazing at what you do and you have really helped changed my life. I never could have got to where I am today without having your help and I can only imagine how many people you have helped and how many you will continue to help.”
Change doesn’t come from simply understanding more.
It happens when we begin to feel differently, respond with greater awareness and relate in new ways - to ourselves, to others and to the world around us.
When difficult life experiences or painful relationships are not fully understood, people often turn the distress inward. They may come to believe something is wrong with them, or feel pressure to ‘think differently’, try harder, or move on. While often well-intentioned, these messages can leave people feeling more stuck, disconnected or alone.
My approach recognises that many emotional and relational difficulties are not signs of weakness or failure. They are understandable responses to what has been lived through. Therapy takes a holistic view, gently exploring both past and present, so that change is not forced, but supported in a way that feels meaningful and lasting.
How We Can Work Together
Every person's experience is different, which is why I draw on a range of evidence based approaches rather than a one-size-fits-all method. These include EMDR for trauma processing, CBT for anxiety and depression, DBT for emotional regulation, MBCT for mindfulness-based support, and DDP for relational and developmental trauma, allowing me to tailor therapy to what you actually need.
I’m currently open to opportunities to contribute to podcasts, articles, or panel discussions on topics including trauma, attachment, and relational wellbeing.
If you’re looking for insight on these topics, I’m happy to discuss tailored contributions for your audience.
I deliver talks and workshops for professionals, organisations, and groups interested in trauma, attachment, and relational dynamics. My sessions combine evidence based psychology with practical, real world insights, creating space for learning, reflection and discussion.
Whether for staff development, professional training, or public education, my workshops are tailored to the audience and context, emphasising psychological safety, clarity and applicability.
Why I do what I do
There is no doubt that I am shaped by the experiences and relationships that have marked my life. In many ways, it was the most challenging and painful moments that became the catalysts for my greatest growth and transformation.Relationships play a central role in how we understand ourselves and the world around us. They influence our sense of worth, safety, and belonging and when they are fractured or unsafe, the impact can be profound. Over time, I’ve come to believe that developing a healthier relationship with ourselves is just as important as the relationships we have with others.
In my work as a psychologist, I regularly meet people carrying the effects of trauma, long-standing relational patterns, cultural and systemic barriers, loneliness, and emotional pain that has often gone unseen or unspoken. Beneath many of these experiences lies a common thread: disrupted trust and a loss of relational safety.
This is where therapy with me can help. Together, we work to restore a sense of safety, understanding, and connection - both internally and in relationships with others.
I continue to learn every day from those I have the privilege of working with. I stay engaged with current research, invest in ongoing professional development and remain deeply curious about how people heal and grow. I approach this work with gratitude and humility, and I feel a deep sense of appreciation for the opportunity to support others on their journey.
“I was struggling with anxiety and insomnia for quite a few months which was getting worse and affecting my overall mental well-being and even things like my job, before I finally decided to start therapy sessions with Preeya.
Preeya helped me understand that by challenging my thoughts and breaking the cycle, this would also help reduce my anxiety and insomnia. She still gave me techniques to help me sleep but in the long run, the tools she provided me with to challenge negative thoughts have been what have made the greatest difference and I am happy to say I don’t struggle anymore.
I would highly recommend Preeya’s services, especially as a fellow woman of colour - she really understands the life experiences of someone like me and creates a safe and non-judgemental environment to be open and vulnerable. I would say it was one of the most worthwhile investments I have made and my self-growth has continued long after my therapy sessions - Preeya just gave me the initial push in the right direction and that’s often the hardest step!”
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