About Sitara

Hi, I’m Mudya. I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Registered Mental Health Social Worker with over ten years of experience in specialist mental health services. My experience includes a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties, including complex and longstanding experiences. You do not need to worry that what you bring will be too much or too difficult to discuss.

I created Sitara because I believe people deserve high-quality counselling and psychosocial support that they can afford to begin and sustain.

Growing up working class, private therapy with someone I felt had the knowledge, skills and experience I needed was financially out of reach. More affordable options could mean compromising on the fit I was looking for.

When I created Sitara, I wanted to offer people access to my skills and experience at a fee that would make both starting and continuing support more manageable.

Offering counselling and psychosocial support at £35 per 50-minute session is a personal, considered choice, rooted in my background and commitment to giving back.

The lower fee reflects my values, not a lower standard of care or the quality of the support I provide.

How I Can Support You

You may be seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, overthinking, relationships, emotional regulation, possible neurodivergence, work-related stress, burnout, culture, identity or feeling stuck in everyday life.

You may already know what you need help with, or you may simply recognise that something does not feel right. You do not need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what you need before getting in touch.

- Psychotherapeutic Counselling Pathway -

A collaborative therapeutic space for exploring emotions, experiences, relationships, identity and repeated patterns.

- Psychosocial Recovery Intervention Pathway -

A more structured and practical approach focused on emotional wellbeing, recovery, functioning and making meaningful changes in everyday life.

You do not need to choose a pathway before contacting me. We can consider what may suit you during your initial consultation.

Getting Started

The first step is a free 15-minute telephone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to Sitara, what you are hoping for and whether I may be the right practitioner to support you.

If we agree to work together, we will discuss availability and arrange your first online session.

Please complete the form below and provide your availability for initial telephone consultation over the next 24-48hr period.

You may also wish to email me directly: hello@sitarapsychosocial.com