About Havva
I'm a qualified Yoga Therapist and trainee Integrative Yoga Psychotherapist based in London, offering sessions online and in person.
My path into this work began nearly 20 years ago when I first discovered yoga while working as a Police Officer. What started as a personal practice became a powerful tool for understanding stress, resilience, healing and the relationship between body and mind. Over time, this led me to train extensively in yoga, yoga therapy and now integrative psychotherapy.
As a Turkish Cypriot woman born and raised in the UK, I value the importance of culture, identity, community and belonging in shaping our wellbeing.
I believe that healing happens when we feel seen, heard and supported. My role is not to "fix" you, but to walk alongside you as you explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself and develop the tools to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
When I'm not working with clients, you'll usually find me practising yoga, spending time in nature, continuing my studies, or enjoying time with family and friends.
Specialising in Individualised Therapy
Anxiety Management
Anxiety can show up in many ways, including excessive worry, racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, disturbed sleep, physical tension, or a constant sense of being on alert. While anxiety can sometimes feel overwhelming, it is often the nervous system's attempt to protect us from perceived threat or uncertainty.
In our work together, we will explore the underlying patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety, while also developing practical tools to help you feel more grounded and resourced in daily life. Through a combination of therapeutic dialogue, body awareness, breathwork, mindfulness and nervous system regulation practices, you can begin to build a different relationship with anxiety and develop greater confidence in responding to life's challenges.
Trauma Recovery
Traumatic experiences can affect how we think, feel, relate to others and experience our bodies. Trauma is not only about what happened to us, but also how those experiences were held within our nervous system. Some people experience trauma as anxiety, hypervigilance or emotional overwhelm, while others may feel disconnected, numb or shut down.
I offer a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, choice and collaboration. Together, we move at a pace that feels manageable for you. Rather than focusing solely on talking about difficult experiences, we may also explore ways to increase feelings of stability, self-awareness and connection through embodied practices. The aim is to support greater integration, resilience and a renewed sense of agency in your life.
Addressing Depression
Depression can affect every aspect of life, leaving us feeling exhausted, disconnected, hopeless or unable to find meaning and enjoyment in things that once felt important. It can impact our energy, motivation, relationships and sense of self.
In therapy, we create space to understand your unique experience and the factors that may be contributing to it. Together, we can explore thoughts, emotions, life circumstances and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Alongside reflective conversation, embodied approaches can help reconnect you with your internal experience and support gradual movement towards greater vitality, self-compassion and engagement with life.
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem, Identity and Relationships
There are times in life when we find ourselves questioning who we are, where we are going, or what truly matters to us. These questions may arise during significant life events such as career changes, relationship shifts, parenthood, illness, loss, ageing, retirement, or periods of uncertainty and change.
Therapy can provide a supportive space to reflect on these experiences and explore the deeper questions they may bring. Together, we can examine values, identity, purpose and meaning, while developing greater clarity and confidence in navigating life's transitions. This work is not about finding perfect answers, but about cultivating a more authentic and grounded relationship with yourself and your life.
Our relationships with ourselves and others are often shaped by early experiences, cultural influences and the stories we carry about who we are. Difficulties with self-worth, boundaries, people-pleasing or relationships can leave us feeling stuck, misunderstood or disconnected.
Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, strengthen your sense of identity and support healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Through this process, many clients discover a deeper sense of confidence, authenticity and belonging.
Stress, Burnout and Nervous System Regulation
Many people live in a constant state of doing, striving and coping, often without realising the toll this can take on their wellbeing. Over time, chronic stress can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances and a sense of disconnection from yourself and others.
Drawing on both psychotherapy and yoga therapy, I help clients understand how stress is experienced in both the mind and body. Together, we explore patterns that may contribute to burnout while developing practices that support regulation, restoration and sustainable wellbeing. The goal is not simply to manage stress, but to cultivate a healthier and more balanced way of relating to yourself and the demands of life.