Deshika Godawattage
Person‑centred counsellor helping people find practical change
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About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage offers a calm, straightforward style aimed at people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She speaks English and Sinhala and works with adults on issues such as grief, low self‑esteem, relationship stress and motivation. She views clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on helping them use their strengths to move forward.
She holds BACP which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings four years of professional experience.
Background and approach
In sessions she typically listens carefully, reflects what she hears and helps clients spot practical steps they can try between meetings. The emphasis is on clear, workable changes rather than jargon or lengthy theory. People often come for help with sleep problems, panic or social anxiety, workplace stress and coping with major life events.
She also supports clients exploring identity issues, neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and the emotional effects of trauma and loss. Therapy can include talking about difficult memories and testing new ways of relating to others. Her approach is person-centred, meaning the conversation follows the client's priorities and pace.
She will collaborate on goals and adjust her support as progress is made. The aim is to build confidence, reduce distress and create steps that fit each person's daily life. To begin, a prospective client can use the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 400118
- Languages
- English, Sinhala
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Deshika's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Deshika works with
Everything Deshika lists, in their own terms.
- 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
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How Deshika works online
The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and preferred ways of working. Finding the right approach is part of the process, so she will check in about what helps and adapt sessions to match the client's needs and pace. This means the plan can change as progress is made and new issues arise.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, avoid travel time and allow brief check‑ins when needed. It can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a shorter catch‑up during a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical benefits help people sustain therapy alongside other commitments.
Questions and answers
What concerns does she help people with?
She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self‑esteem and relationship strain, among other issues listed in her specialities.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client‑centred, so sessions follow the person's priorities and pace, with an emphasis on listening, reflection and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP, which represents registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted according to the information provided.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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