Deshika Godawattage

Deshika Godawattage is a BACP counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and motivation. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on what the person wants to change. Taking the first step is framed as courageous, and she offers calm, steady support as people begin to work through difficult feelings.

She sees clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with space to talk through recent problems and to plan achievable next steps. People often come with relationship worries, family tensions, workplace stress or problems sleeping, and she helps them break these into manageable pieces.

Deshika has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. That experience includes supporting people dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD and issues around identity such as LGBT matters. She also works with common concerns like panic, phobias and social anxiety.

Her additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, feelings of guilt and shame, jealousy, and multicultural concerns. She offers help around pregnancy and childbirth, young adult challenges and workplace issues when these are part of a person's story.

Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala, and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Deshika’s client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what she hears and helps the person clarify their goals. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and anger because it allows the person to set the pace and focus of each session.

The process of finding the best therapeutic fit is a shared task. The counsellor will discuss options and adapt the way she works based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide what feels most helpful and change course when that makes sense.

Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and making scheduling more flexible. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that are easier to attend when work or caring responsibilities make in-person visits difficult. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the available online or in-person options before booking so arrangements match your needs.