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Deshika Godawattage, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Sinhala
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Depression

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Deshika Godawattage helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety and life changes find clearer ways forward. She works with those managing low mood, grief, self-esteem difficulties and challenges at work. She talks with clients about sources of strain and practical next steps in short, manageable conversations.

She uses a client-centred approach that treats each person as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people notice their own strengths.

Background and approach

The aim is to build confidence to try different ways of coping and relating. Deshika has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a BACP member. She draws on that background when helping people cope with anxiety, panic and sleep problems.

She also supports those facing relationship difficulties, anger, grief and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She has particular interest in ADHD, attachment issues and neurodiversity including autism and Asperger syndrome. Other areas she addresses include workplace pressures, young adult issues, and women’s health around pregnancy and childbirth.

Multicultural concerns, guilt and shame, jealousy and forgiveness are also within her focus. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala and Deshika works with people across borders. People start by describing what feels hardest right now and leaving with one or two small steps they can try before the next meeting.

How client-centred care works online

Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and helping people find their own answers. The therapist offers active listening, reflection and support so clients can notice their strengths and set small goals. This approach often helps with anxiety, low mood, grief and confidence issues because it focuses on what the person already knows about their life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, what feels most difficult and how you like to work. Then she will suggest ways of proceeding and adapt the approach as you try different strategies together.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler option. Live chat or text works well for short check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or when writing things down helps you process. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to keep therapy flexible and accessible.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship strain, anger, sleep problems, workplace issues and the effects of trauma and abuse.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centred, which means she listens closely and follows the person’s pace. Sessions focus on understanding strengths and finding practical steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom. That experience informs how she supports concerns such as panic, ADHD and attachment issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a BACP member and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala, and she is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Sinhala

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Deshika Godawattage, BACP

Background and approach

How client-centred care works online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety