Dr Subo Nadarajah is a Senior Catalyst at Purposeful Leadership, providing consulting, coaching, counselling and training to enhance Purposeful Self-Leadership. 

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Subo is a Counselling Psychologist. She earned her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Teesside University, with her thesis focusing on "The Lived Experience of Sri Lankan Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)." She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy from The New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy from The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy, a Master's in Applied Psychology from Middlesex University, and an Honors Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Counselling Skills from Middlesex University. Her professional training includes certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and as a Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

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Subo began her professional journey as a counsellor in Sri Lanka over 25 years ago, working with victims of war—an experience that provided profound insights into trauma recovery and resilience. The complex psychological impacts she witnessed first-hand shaped her compassionate approach to therapy and deepened her understanding of how individuals can rebuild their lives following devastating experiences.

Following this formative period, she relocated to Dubai, where she gained valuable experience in a high-pressure corporate environment. During this time, she developed a deep understanding of workplace stress, burnout prevention, and the unique challenges faced by professionals in demanding roles across diverse cultural contexts. This experience allowed her to create effective strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing amid career pressures and work-life balance struggles.

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Recognizing her passion for supporting others through emotional struggles, Subo established YouTherapies. She has extensive experience working within the NHS, Charities and private practice helping clients from diverse backgrounds address a wide range of psychological concerns with a specialty is trauma recovery. Her therapeutic approach is informed by both Eastern and Western practices, creating a holistic framework that addresses the mind-body connection.

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Subo is a registered member of the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) demonstrating her commitment to ethical practice and continued professional development. She is also part of the EMDR UK association, specializing in this evidence-based trauma therapy to help clients process difficult memories and experiences. She adheres strictly to these organizations' professional practice codes, ensuring the highest standards of care and confidentiality for all clients.

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