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Deshika Godawattage, BACP

Compassionate BACP counsellor for life changes
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Family and relationship care
  • English and Sinhala

About Deshika Godawattage

Deshika Godawattage is a UK-credentialed counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She works with clients facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Deshika draws on a strengths-based view that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story and as someone who already has resources to draw on when navigating change.

Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Deshika brings a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy, active listening and respect for each clientâs pace and perspective. She aims to create a collaborative space where practical goals and personal values can guide therapeutic work. Deshika understands that beginning therapy requires courage, and she offers steady support while clients explore ways to build resilience and find more fulfilling patterns in relationships, work and daily life.

Deshika works in English and Sinhala and is open to working with international clients. Her practice focuses on helping people make meaningful changes, whether they are coping with loss, repairing relationships, managing anxiety or seeking clearer direction and confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deshika Godawattage have?

Deshika Godawattage has 4 years of professional experience.

Is Deshika Godawattage a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Deshika Godawattage provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Sinhala.

Where is Deshika Godawattage located?

Deshika is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Deshika Godawattage as my therapist?

Clients can work with Deshika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deshika Godawattage work with international clients?

Yes, Deshika works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deshika Godawattage cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the clientâs location and Deshikaâs availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Client-Centered Support and Online Access

Client-Centered Therapy is the cornerstone of Deshikaâs approach - it focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the clientâs perspective and autonomy guide the work. This approach is helpful for people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions because it builds self-awareness and personal agency.

Alongside a client-centered stance, Deshika also offers coaching-oriented support that emphasizes practical steps, goal setting and motivation. Coaching can suit clients who want structured help with career choices, confidence building or making concrete life changes. Both approaches aim to meet clients where they are and to support measurable progress over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deshika collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve. Registered professionals and therapists often blend approaches to suit individual circumstances.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes this work accessible and flexible for clients with varied schedules and locations. Remote sessions allow clients to maintain continuity of care, attend from different time zones, and choose the format that best fits their comfort and communication style.

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