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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and motivation issues. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family concerns, trauma, sleep difficulties and workplace stress.
Deshika approaches therapy from a client-centred perspective. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds sessions around their priorities. Conversations focus on identifying strengths, clarifying goals and working through problems at a manageable pace.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Deshika listens to current struggles and helps clients try out different ways of coping. That may include talking through ideas, testing small changes between meetings and reflecting on what works.
Her work includes addressing longer-term issues such as attachment, grief and post-traumatic stress, as well as situational problems like career stress or difficulties around pregnancy and childbirth. She also notes experience with ADHD-related concerns, autism spectrum issues and multicultural stressors.
Deshika offers therapy in English and Sinhala. She accepts international clients and aims to help people strengthen their confidence and move through change with clearer options. To begin, readers should follow the site's booking flow to view available session options and schedule an initial appointment.
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How Client-Centred Work Translates Online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's perspective at the centre of each session. The therapist listens without directing the story and helps clarify what the client wants to change. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns where exploring the client's own priorities matters.In practice, that means sessions are guided by what the client brings. The counsellor helps identify strengths, reflect on patterns and agree on small, practical steps. Deciding which ways of working to try is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a counsellor who speaks English or Sinhala even if they are not in the same location. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients choose approaches and routines that suit their goals and daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on the client’s perspective and builds the work around their goals and strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in the UK providing counselling support.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.