Sudeva Hawkes (He/Him)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
Online in Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom
(Online Only)
I work with people from every walk of life, from successful business managers to struggling students, helping them to navigate stress, anxiety, and life’s many challenges. My approach is friendly, humorous and empathetic. Online I see clients from all over the world- especially Australia, the UK and Ireland. I have developed my therapeutic style and skills over many years. I am especially well versed in shock and developmental trauma, relationship and family therapy, workplace stress and anxiety . My trauma work is based on releasing painful held memories through Somatic Experiencing. The good news is that you don't have to delve into old wounds or relive past events. Trauma is held in the body and it is through the body that it can be released. My wife Adima is also available for spiritual therapy and as a Gene Keys Guide and can be contacted through our website.
The trust clients have displayed in me over the years has deepened my compassion and my insight and I am easy to connect with face to face or online. My aim is to present you with the tools you need to heal the things that trouble you and to connect more deeply within yourself; also to grow and develop an intimate, conscious and nourishing connection with the world around you. People often tell me they can never switch off the internal chatter and noise in their minds. That's a disturbance you don't have to live with. We can open the space for peace, simplicity and the freedom to relax when you need to.
My way of working is singular, joining as it does clinical experience and the healing of trauma with meditation and mindfulness. I combine them to give my clients something special, the opportunity to find their own sense of direction in the company of a supportive ally, eliminating that which is old and no longer relevant while developing new strengths. My wish is to serve and support you in your authentic flowering, rather than to 'fix' you according to the expectations of conventional therapy.
I appreciate connecting with people from every kind of background. I grew up in London and have travelled to many places in Europe, India and Asia. Until recently, I lived and worked in Australia and now I have returned to create a home and a practice in Devon the UK. In addition to Somatic Experiencing, I am inspired and fascinated by Internal Family Systems therapy and have recently embarked on a study of the Gene Keys. I look forward to working with you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Buddhist, LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English and German (Adima only)
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: I offer Talk Therapy combined with Transformational Body and Energy Work, and my wife Adima is also available for spiritual therapy and as a Gene Keys Guide. Our approach is holistic. With Spirituality, Therapy and Healing, we combine the three most powerful aspects of transformation. In our experience, spirituality and therapy invite the healing which is intrinsically within you to come forth. We're both accredited professionals with rich experience from our studies all over the world. Long before Covid, we discovered that online work with people actually works! It is possible to address trauma and other vulnerable issues and maintain a real connection from the heart.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee £80-95, AUD $165-195
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- If you're struggling financially, you're welcome to let us know. We can offer reduced fees when we work out your treatment plan, tailored to your individual situation. It is required that you book the first 4 sessions (after the free Intake Talk) as a package.
- Accepts Insurance
- BUPA, AVIVA, CIGNA, VITALITY
Education & Credentials
Sudeva Hawkes Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
- Male
- License # NCS22-03726, PACFA 20715
- Licensed in United Kingdom, Australia, Insured worldwide
- Practicing Since 1997
Education: Bachelor of Counselling & Applied Psychology (with Distinction), Notre Dame University (WA); Certified in Somatic Experiencing; Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation); Practitioner & Trainer of Tibetan Pulsing; Meditation Instructor
Sudeva Hawkes Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom, Doxy.Me, Teams
At present Sudeva Tim Hawkes works exclusively online - he is available in the UK, Australia and around the world. He is insured to work in all countries except the USA. He offers tools for a happy and healthy life.
His wife Adima is also available for spiritual therapy and can be contacted through their website.
We are in Devon, a beautiful part of the world, near the wild rivers and hills of Dartmoor.
If you'd prefer to work face to face in Torquay or Totnes, please get in touch and we'll see what can be arranged.
Accredited, Professional, Different
- Counselling
- Trauma Therapy
- Spiritual Self-Inquiry
- Holistic Energy Work
- Groups and Trainings
- International Zoom Meetings
We combine wisdom and science from the East and West with over 30 years of experience in working with people from all walks of life.
Meditation is the foundation. Spirituality and Therapy invite the Healing which is intrinsically within you to come forth.
All our sessions and events are kept confidential and private.