English-Speaking
Clinical Psychology in Japan
LivFull Psychology is a specialist clinical psychology practice providing psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, parenting support, and supervision and consultation — in English, for adults, children, families, schools and professionals across Japan.
- HCPC (UK)PYL38998
- SocialstyrelsenSweden
- DClinPsy · CPsycholBPS Chartered · RAPPS
- EuroPsy / EFPAEuropean certificate
- IMHPJMembership Secretary
- English-speakingServing Japan
Psychological Evaluations in English
Structured psychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations for international schools, parents, children, young people and adults in Japan — with a written report included as part of the evaluation.
- Autism
- ADHD
- Cognitive
- Learning
- Memory
- Online
01Consultation & screening
A free 15-minute consultation, then initial screening — clarifying whether an evaluation is suitable for the question being asked.
- Online components
02History & questionnaires
Developmental, medical, educational and personal history through interview and questionnaires.
- In person
03Standardised testing
Testing with recognised standardised instruments, selected for the referral question — in-person attendance required.
- Online components
04Feedback & written report
Findings and recommendations explained in a feedback session — with a written report included as part of the evaluation.
- Autism-related evaluation (age 6+)
- ADHD-related evaluation (age 7+)
- Cognitive, learning and memory evaluation
- Adult evaluations available
- Recognised standardised instruments
- Written report included in the evaluation
The evaluation pathway is hybrid: consultation, history-taking and feedback may have online components, while standardised testing requires in-person attendance. The format is confirmed during screening and consultation.
- International schools and special-needs coordinators supporting a student.
- Parents seeking a clear picture of a child's profile and needs.
- Adults exploring ASD-, ADHD-, cognitive-, learning- or memory-related questions.
- English-speaking families anywhere in Japan.
Evaluations usually take approximately 2–3 months from initial screening to completion of the written report, depending on the referral question, scheduling, test requirements and information needed.
Four ways to work with LivFull
A closer look at the four service areas introduced above — what each one covers, who it serves, and what happens next. If you're not sure which fits, the free consultation is the place to start.
Find your starting point
Choose the description closest to your situation to see a suggested first step. This is a guide, not an assessment — the free consultation is always a safe place to start.
Clinical expertise behind LivFull Psychology
LivFull Psychology is led by Dr Karan Sahar, DClinPsy, CPsychol, EuroPsy — an HCPC-registered clinical psychologist in the UK and a registered psychologist with Socialstyrelsen in Sweden, with more than 15 years of clinical experience.
He is a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society, is listed on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS), and serves as Membership Secretary of the International Mental Health Professionals Japan.
LivFull brings this clinical leadership into a clear and carefully structured practice. Your clinician and service arrangements are confirmed before booking.
- HCPC (UK) — registration PYL38998
- Socialstyrelsen (Sweden) — registered psychologist
- Chartered member, British Psychological Society
- BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS)
- European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy / EFPA)
- Membership Secretary, International Mental Health Professionals Japan
Support built around you
International schools & coordinators
Special-needs coordinators and school staff in Japan seeking English-language psychological evaluations and recommendations for students.
Parents & families
Parents seeking an evaluation for a child, or practical support with behavioural and emotional-regulation needs at home.
Adults seeking clarity
Adults exploring ASD-, ADHD-, cognitive-, learning- or memory-related questions through a structured evaluation.
English-speaking & expat clients
English speakers across Japan looking for psychotherapy with a regulated clinical psychologist.
Professionals
Psychologists and other appropriate professionals seeking clinical supervision or specialist consultation.
How the process begins
Every service starts the same way: a free 15-minute online consultation.
- 01
Book a free consultation
A free 15-minute online consultation to talk through what you're looking for — with no obligation.
- 02
Discuss fit and suitability
Together you clarify which service fits, and — for evaluations — whether an evaluation is suitable for the question being asked.
- 03
Agree next steps
You agree a plan: therapy sessions, an evaluation pathway, parenting support, or supervision. Your clinician and service arrangements will be confirmed before booking.
Clear, published fees
50-minute sessions. ¥25,000, with a discounted self-pay rate of ¥16,500.
50-minute sessions. ¥25,000, with a discounted self-pay rate of ¥17,500.
Charged at an hourly rate; the scope and total are confirmed after screening.
Common questions
A short preview — full FAQs live on each service page.
LivFull Psychology is a clinical psychology practice led by its founder, Dr Karan Sahar. It provides psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, parenting support, and supervision and consultation in English for people in Japan.
Book a free 15-minute online consultation. It is a conversation about what you are looking for, whether the service fits, and what the next steps would be — with no obligation.
Psychotherapy, parenting support, supervision and consultation are delivered online. Psychological evaluations follow a hybrid pathway: consultation, history-taking, questionnaires and feedback may have online components, while standardised testing requires in-person attendance. The format is confirmed during screening and consultation.
No. LivFull provides psychological evaluation, profiling, findings and recommendations. It does not provide medical diagnosis or medication services in Japan. Where medication may be relevant, a psychiatrist or physician is needed.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a free 15-minute consultation, or send an enquiry if you'd rather start with a question.