About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems and low self-esteem. She speaks English and Sinhala and works from the United Kingdom. She emphasises practical support and a respectful, non-judgemental stance as people talk about what matters to them.
She uses a client-centred approach, which means she follows each person's pace and priorities. Sessions focus on the client's story, strengths and what feels possible next. This can include looking at thoughts, daily routines and small changes that support better rest and mood.
Deshika has four years of professional experience in the field. She has guided people through grief, relationship difficulties and workplace stress, and helped those coping with trauma, anger or life transitions. She also works with concerns connected to ADHD, bipolar and social anxiety where described by the person she meets.
Her practice pays attention to cultural background and the way identity shapes experience. She helps people navigate multicultural concerns, guilt and shame, attachment-related struggles, and issues linked to pregnancy and childbirth or young adulthood.
People who meet her can expect a calm, listening approach that centres their goals. The first sessions are often about making sense of current problems and agreeing clear next steps. From there she supports practical planning, coping strategies and reflection to build better sleep, steadier mood and clearer direction.
How client-centred work translates online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's lead. The counsellor offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and helps the person name priorities, explore feelings and identify small changes to try. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low mood, sleep disruption and relationship strain because it starts from what matters most to the individual.In practice this means the therapist and client decide together which ways of working to try. The counsellor will check goals, suggest options and adjust the approach as needs change. That collaborative stance helps people test what supports better rest, mood or daily routines without feeling rushed into a single method.
The original profile does not list specific online or in-person formats, so please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, save travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. They also allow choice about video, audio or shorter sessions where that suits a person's day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief and relationship issues alongside workplace, identity and motivation concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach, listening closely and following each person's priorities to shape the work together.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional experience supporting people with mood, sleep and life-change challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.