Welcome ———-

I am Dr Sarjan Grewal, Clinical Psychologist

My approach is deep, relational, and grounded in the science and practice of compassion to support genuine, lasting change.
I offer individual therapy for adults who want to explore what lies beneath the surface—moving beyond symptoms or behaviours to understand the emotional, psychological, cultural, and spiritual layers that shape their experience. I aim to help people to shift towards living with greater clarity, intention, to feel more connected to themselves and others.

In my work with organisations, I focus on understanding the emotional patterns that influence team culture and support a shift towards more reflective, connected, and compassionate ways of working across the whole system.

Compassion is…. Courage, strength, wisdom, deep connection;

Healing in a demanding world
At compassionate roots psychology we believe in the common humanity – the simple truth that people suffer, struggle and long for connection. When life becomes demanding, we often fall into the societal trap that our pain is a personal weakness or a sign of failure. This sense of isolation – “there is something wrong with me” – often deepens shame, anxiety and depression. This is not your fault and are often natural responses to difficult circumstances and to how our early experiences growing up have shaped us.

Safe Spaces
Our approach starts by first creating a safe space where people can slow down, reconnect with their thoughts and emotions and turn towards their pain and suffering. We believe in compassion not as an indulgence or softness, but as an act of courage — a steady, non-judgemental way to meet and understand pain that builds resilience and clearer choices over time.

Rooted in Community
Our work is not only about individual wellbeing but about nurturing a culture of compassion in homes, workplaces, and communities – working closely alongside services interested in bringing compassion to their spaces.

My approach is grounded in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and psychodynamic ideas. I draw on a range of different therapeutic models (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic thinking; body-based exercises) to create a space that is tailored to you.This is a space to explore what lies beneath the surface and to discover how compassion can become a guiding force in your life.

This work may be for you if you are:

Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or depression, and want to understand what sits behind these feelings rather than only manage the symptoms.

Feeling exhausted or approaching burnout, and finding it hard to respond to yourself with compassion.

Finding relationships difficult—perhaps feeling overly responsible, distant, or caught in painful or repeating patterns with others.

Navigating identity, belonging, or cultural pressures and wanting to reconnect with or discover your sense of self.
Curious about early experiences and the impact of trauma – how these experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others. Turning towards the pain and processing your experiences with compassion.
Interested in exploring different parts of yourself —including those that may unintentionally contribute to current or longstanding difficulties, such as self‑criticism or unprocessed emotions like anger, sadness, fear, or grief.

Wanting to live with greater balance, intention, and kindness, even when life feels challenging.

This approach is suited to people who are ready for a reflective and emotionally rich process – those who want not only to feel better, but to understand themselves with honesty and depth in ways that can bring lasting change.

1:1 and group therapy:- therapy page

A wider social vision – Supporting services and clinics

FAQ’s

What are the first steps?

I offer a free 20-minute consultation. This is an opportunity to briefly describe what has brought you here, ask questions about the service, and explore whether it feels like a good fit. If we both agree to proceed, we’ll arrange a regular weekly time where possible. Before the first session I will send a short intake form to collect contact details and relevant practical information (email, telephone, GP details) and an outline of the therapy process.

What are your fees per session?

● Individual therapy (50 minute sessions): £110 per session
● Individual therapy (block booking of 10 or more sessions) – £100 per session
● Group programmes
● Roots of Compassion group – for mums and babies – £400 for 8 1.5hr sessions (A maximum of 7 people in a group)

What should I expect from a first session?

Therapy can be incredibly scary. Meeting for the first time can often bring many feelings into the space. Importantly, we will take the time to get to know each other. We can explore your difficulties and what you hope to take away from therapy

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on the goals you bring to therapy and the issues we identify together. We work collaboratively and at a pace that feels safe and respectful for you. I typically recommend a minimum of six sessions, followed by a review to reflect on how things are going and consider next steps.

Short term work?

Some people choose short‑term, goal‑focused work. Typically, short‑term therapy can be from 1–16 sessions. This might involve developing specific skills, working through a particular difficulty that has shown up more recently in your life, or gaining clarity around a current challenge. We may touch on earlier life experiences where they feel relevant, but the focus tends to stay closer to what’s happening for you right now. Short‑term work can be meaningful and helpful and can support practical change alongside greater self-understanding.

Long term work?

Longer‑term work is from 16 sessions onwards and offers more space to explore the deeper layers of your experience — including early relationships, trauma, and the patterns that continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others. Over time, the consistency of therapy can help you to notice how these patterns show up in your everyday life — in your emotions, relationships, and ways that you have learnt to cope. As a sense of safety and trust develops in the therapeutic relationship, these patterns often begin to show up in how you experience the therapy itself, giving us a live and supportive space to notice, understand, and compassionately work through them together.

This kind of work can be especially supportive when difficulties feel longstanding, complex, or rooted in earlier experiences. Longer‑term therapy often helps you make sense of past‑present links and move toward lasting, values‑aligned change.

Where do your sessions take place?

Sessions can take place either online or in person at a clinic in Mere Green (how to find us link). We can discuss your preference and what works best for your situation during our initial consultation.

Sessions are available online or in person at a clinic in Mere Green (click here on the how to find us link). We can discuss which format best suits you during the initial consultation. Group programmes are offered in person – details will be provided on the Groups webpage.

How confidential is the therapy space?

Important to our work is in respecting the confidentiality of the therapy space. This means that sessions remain private and only disclosed with your written consent. The security of the space supports feeling safe and provides the right ingredients for a successful outcome. Importantly, there may be times when confidentiality may be legally or ethnically limited if I believe there to be a risk of safety to you or others. In such a case I will have a conversation with you first to discuss this and explore ways that feel most safe to disclose. Additionally, an important requirement for practicing and to provide the best care possible is to have therapy supervision where I would be speaking to another Psychologist about therapy. This individual will also be bound by confidentiality agreements stated above.

What is my cancellation policy?

I understand that life can be unpredictable, and there may be times when you need to reschedule or cancel a session. Please provide as much notice as possible (by telephone or email) so that your appointment time can be offered to another client who may be waiting.
The following cancellation fees apply for individual therapy sessions:

● Less than 48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee will be charged.

● Less than 24 hours’ notice or non-attendance: 100% of the session fee will be charged.

This policy also applies to sessions funded by private health insurance, as most providers do not cover the cost of cancelled or missed appointments. In these cases, it remains the client’s responsibility to cover any fees incurred.