Counsellor profile
Deshika Godawattage, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Deshika
Counsellor and member of the BACP with 4 years of practice, Deshika Godawattage helps people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem and motivation.
She uses a client-centred approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Deshika encourages people to notice their strengths and to try small, manageable steps between meetings.
She has worked with a wide range of presenting problems, including relationship worries, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, anger, and workplace issues. She also supports people facing life changes, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Her practice includes attention to emotional areas like guilt, shame, forgiveness and attachment. She also offers support around LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety. Deshika speaks English and Sinhala and is able to work with people from multicultural backgrounds.
Practical matters are discussed openly in early sessions. She uses a conversational style to clarify goals and to agree on what will be helpful. The first meetings typically focus on understanding the immediate concerns and on small steps the client can use straight away.
To begin, readers should check the site’s booking options and complete any intake questionnaire. That starts the match process and allows a first session to be scheduled with clear expectations.
How client-centred work and online counselling fit together
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what she hears and asks questions that help the client clarify what matters. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and to decide on practical next steps.Deshika’s way of working emphasises collaboration. She will discuss what approaches feel right and adapt the focus as the work progresses. Deciding on goals and methods happens together, based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of taking counselling online include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make arranging shorter check-ins or sessions during a lunch break easier. The biography does not list specific session formats, so readers should confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online counselling that helps people keep therapy sustainable within everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way, focusing on listening, reflection and the client’s own goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified on the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.