About Me

Hello, I'm Sandra Xavier. I am an Indian with a mixed bag of cultures. I speak English as my first language while I am also fluent in Hindi and Urdu.

I love the outdoors just as much as the indoors. I enjoy reading and travelling, meeting new people and animals, exploring different cultures, and I mostly find myself seeking nature.

I have grown up in diverse cultures and have an understanding of various cultural backgrounds and family dynamics as a result. I look forward to meeting you, irrespective of where you are from. What you can expect from me is a healthy curiosity to understand your world.

Qualifications

Certificate in Introduction to Child Protection, Glasgow City Council
Registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Strathclyde
PG Dip. in Counselling Studies, University of Edinburgh (COSCA)
B.A in Psychology, English Literature and Journalism, Loyola Academy, India

Experience

I have experience working with individuals struggling with employment, immigration, mid-life crisis, menopause, bereavement, sexual abuse and assault, divorces, custody battles, generational trauma, abusive relationships, suicidal ideation, gender identities, relationship struggles, education, bullying, depression and anxiety.

I have trained in more than one approach of counselling and use art and creativity in my practice.

I will draw upon these approaches and tools to facilitate your process while respecting your comfort.