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Chandana Rathnayake , BACP, NCPS

Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Chandana Rathnayake helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He supports those dealing with addiction, major life changes, relationship and family problems, and questions about life purpose. Chandana offers care for trauma, anger, parenting strain, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue.

He communicates in English and Sinhala and practises from the United Kingdom. Chandana trained in counselling after many years living as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka. He began practising in 2013 in Malaysia and moved to the UK in 2019.

Background and approach

Those life chapters influence the way he works and how he listens to people’s stories. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He focuses on what a person brings into the room and looks for ways to use those strengths.

Sessions aim to turn painful experiences into material for rebuilding a meaningful life. He draws on Client-Centred and Existential ideas to explore values and purpose. Internal Family Systems and Systemic perspectives help when patterns from family history or internal parts get in the way.

Chandana keeps language simple and practical so conversations feel clear and direct. Chandana now combines counselling with work as a mental health adviser in higher education. He brings about ten years of professional experience to his practice.

People who feel stuck, lacking motivation, or grieving a big change often find the practical focus helpful. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work and focuses on empathy and understanding to help build self-trust and confidence. It can be useful for low self-esteem, depression and people wanting a steady, supportive space to talk.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and purpose. It helps when someone feels directionless, stuck in a midlife crisis or unsure about major life decisions by encouraging honest reflection on values and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist works collaboratively to choose what fits best. Chandana will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and adapt methods as the work progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is required. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or who want regular brief contacts between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
What kinds of concerns does Chandana support?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus addictions, relationship and family problems and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Chandana uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on the strengths a person brings and on practical rebuilding after setbacks.
What is his professional background?
He practised in Malaysia from 2013 and moved to the United Kingdom in 2019, and has around ten years of counselling experience.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Chandana holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English, Sinhala

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