About
Sanchita is an experienced cognitive behavioural integrative therapist. She specialises in protocol- and process-based CBT, as well as third-wave CBT approaches such as acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP). Sanchita uses a person-centred approach to understand her clients’ needs and customises the therapeutic intervention collaboratively with the client, based on their goals, interests and needs.
Sanchita specialises in anxiety and depressive disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, as well as co-morbid disorders such as borderline personality disorder, ADHD and autism. She is also experienced in working with people from different backgrounds, of different ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations and has experience working with complex trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, lifelong illness, interpersonal relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.
Sanchita is warm and personable and she likes to bring in a client’s hobbies and interests into the therapy space, such as arts and crafts, music, and movement. Expect a safe, comforting place where you can show up as yourself and have your experiences held and validated.
Position at Priory
Sanchita is a cognitive behavioural therapist and has been working with Priory since October 2022. She is a member of the BABCP and provides in-person and remote one-to-one therapy, as well as DBT skills classes. She also runs some weekly multidisciplinary risk-management team meetings.
Training
- Master of education in special and inclusive education from the University of Newcastle, Australia
- Master of science in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology from Birkbeck, University of London
- Master of science in cognitive behavioural therapy from Goldsmiths, University of London