About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem or life changes. Deshika emphasises the strengths people already have and offers calm, steady support as they take the first steps towards change.
She works in a client-centred way, putting the person's own goals and perspective at the centre of each session.
Background and approach
That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients notice and build on what is working for them. Sessions are paced by the client and shaped around their priorities rather than a fixed, one-size-fits-all model. Deshika has experience helping with relationship strains, workplace problems, sleep difficulties, and adjustment after loss.
She also supports those navigating questions linked to identity, including LGBT concerns, and people dealing with trauma, anger, or ongoing mood difficulties such as bipolar disorder. Additionally she can address issues often connected to other concerns, such as attachment-related patterns, neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome, panic or phobias, and the emotional impact of pregnancy and childbirth.
Deshika draws on simple, practical conversations to help people find clearer next steps. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions in English and Sinhala. To begin, readers are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
What Deshika works with
Everything Deshika lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Deshika is listed here; the rest shows what else Deshika works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deshika lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Client-centred care and online therapy
Client-centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and goals. The counsellor listens without judging, mirrors what she hears, and helps people identify their own next steps. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries, grief, and life transitions where a person's own priorities guide the work.Working out which approach fits best is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide how to proceed. That collaboration can include checking in after a few sessions to adapt the plan if needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so counselling is easier to attend. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins between in-depth conversations or to avoid needing to be on camera when that helps. The biography does not specify session formats, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor session length and frequency to daily life while keeping the focus on the client's priorities.
Questions people ask about Deshika
What kinds of concerns can be raised in sessions?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, workplace issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centred, so conversations focus on the person's own goals and experiences. The counsellor listens, reflects, and helps clients build on their own strengths.
What is Deshika's professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Which credential does the counsellor hold and where are sessions offered?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala to accommodate different language needs.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the counsellor's availability.
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