- Client-centred focus
- Works in English and Sinhala
- BACP credential
About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage supports people who are facing stress, anxiety and loss. She aims to make the first step feel less daunting and helps clients find strengths they already have. Deshika works in English and Sinhala and offers therapy from the United Kingdom.
She uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations focus on the person and their priorities. Sessions tend to be listening-led, with gentle reflection to help people make sense of feelings. This approach can suit issues like low self-esteem, grief, relationship worries and career strain.
With four years of professional experience, Deshika has worked with a range of concerns including sleep problems, anger, trauma and workplace stress. She also supports people dealing with identity and sexual orientation questions and those facing life transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood.
Her practice pays attention to cultural background and attachment patterns, and she can help people who suspect neurodivergence such as autism may be part of their experience. She also addresses panic, phobias and symptoms linked to mood conditions while keeping the focus on practical next steps.
Clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said, asks gentle questions and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach often helps with anxiety, low self-worth, grief and relationship concerns by creating space to make sense of feelings.Deshika treats the choice of approach as a joint decision. She will talk through what feels helpful and adapt sessions to the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what each person needs rather than following a strict protocol.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during work breaks or when childcare is limited. It can also let people choose sessions without needing to be on camera, or use a shorter call for quick updates depending on what works best for them. Registered or accredited professionals can adjust how sessions run to suit practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deshika commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and supports people through grief, family conflict and relationship worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred approach where the person sets the agenda and the therapist reflects to help understanding and growth.
How much experience does she have?
Deshika has four years of professional work experience in counselling and related support.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can be matched for sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.