Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Career development
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Compulsive sexual behaviour
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of life care
End of relationship difficulties
Family difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Job challenges
Long Covid
Maternity
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neglect
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other abuse
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other mental health concern
Other perinatal mental health condition
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Parenting
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Perinatal mood disorders
Personality disorder
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Women's health
Ms

Sayra Raja

 
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She/Her
)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

BABCP | IPT-UK | EMDR-UK | MSc | GMBPsS
oxford

CBT, IPT, EMDR & Couples Therapist | I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships & occupational stress – in-person and online across the UK & internationally.

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Languages

English
Urdu

About me

Therapy with Compassion and Experience — Customised to Your Needs. I have extensive experience working within the NHS, community services, and nonprofit organisations. I provide expert, personalised therapy for adults facing life’s challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, I’m here to help. I use a range of evidence-based therapies and approaches, including: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Couples Therapy - EMDR - Counselling - Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) - Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) I tailor each approach to suit your personal needs and circumstances. My priority is to create a safe, confidential, and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood and supported — every step of the way. Together, we can: – Manage overwhelming feelings – Process and heal from trauma – Strengthen relationships – Navigate life changes and transitions – Build emotional resilience and confidence. With experience across diverse settings, I offer flexible, reflective and solution-focused therapy that is both accessible and effective. Therapy with me is a partnership. We will work together to reflect on your experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, and move towards meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to support you in your emotional and physical well-being professionally, respectfully, and compassionately. I am registered with local community services, helping families access mental health support close to home. I also offer therapy through workplace wellbeing programs, a range of insurance providers such as Bupa, and directly for individuals seeking self-funded support. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to listen and support you. Reach out today to see how we can work together. Find out more: www.cayhpsychologicalservices.co.uk

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Career development
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Compulsive sexual behaviour
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of life care
End of relationship difficulties
Family difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Job challenges
Long Covid
Maternity
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neglect
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other abuse
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other mental health concern
Other perinatal mental health condition
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Parenting
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Perinatal mood disorders
Personality disorder
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Existential Psychotherapy
Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Integrative Therapy
Couples Therapy
Schema Therapy
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Systemic Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Integrated Psychological Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychological coaching
Skills based intervention
Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)

Qualifications

IPT UK
Accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist
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2025 - present
EMDR Association
EMDR Membership
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2024 - present
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
BABCP Accreditation
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2018 - present

Work experience

Women, Youth & Kids Empowerment Initiative (WYKEI)
Trauma Therapist (Palestine Therapy Project)
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2024 - present
Partnership - NHS, Community and Non-profit organisations
Senior Accredited Psychotherapist
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2024 - present
NHS Adult Mental Health Services
Clinical Manager/ Senior Psychotherapist
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2021 - 2024

Education

Anna Freud Centre, London
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
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2024 - 2025
EMDR Academy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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2024 - 2025
King’s College, London
Certificate Long-Term Conditions & CBT
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2018 - 2019