Deshika Godawattage, BACP
Deshika Godawattage offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- +13 more
About Deshika
Deshika Godawattage offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and motivation. Deshika uses clear, respectful conversation to help people find small changes that add up.
She speaks English and Sinhala and works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. Deshika believes each person knows their story best. She listens without judgement and follows what the client brings to sessions.
Background and approach
Her approach centres on helping people notice their strengths and use them to tackle worries, grief and difficult decisions. Over four years of professional experience have shaped a straightforward style. Sessions are grounded in real-life concerns such as workplace strain, relationship tension, sleep problems and coping with major life changes.
She also supports people managing trauma, anger, bipolar mood challenges and neurodiversity-related issues like autism concerns. Practical goals are set together so progress can be checked along the way. Conversations may explore attachment, guilt and shame, social anxiety or parenting stresses depending on what matters to the client.
The tone is collaborative and aimed at building resilience and clearer choices. People choose Deshika when they want a steady, empathetic counsellor who keeps things simple and actionable. She guides clients through grief, career questions, LGBT concerns and young adult issues while helping them build confidence to move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400118 | March 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Deshika works with
Everything Deshika lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deshika lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
That approach places the person’s perspective at the centre of sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to identify strengths and set practical goals, making it easier to manage grief, low self-esteem or life changes.
Finding the right method is part of the work together. Deshika will help clients choose an approach that fits their needs and aims, adjusting the style as progress is made and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to keep therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while working around work, travel or family commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Deshika help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and motivation. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, trauma and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice follows a client-centred therapy approach that puts the person's experience first. She listens closely and helps clients use their strengths to make change.
How much experience does she have?
Deshika has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues. That time includes supporting people through grief, relationship stress and life transitions.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in her profile. Sessions are offered to local and international clients.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala to accommodate speakers of both languages.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 therapist availability.
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