Deshika Godawattage , BACP

Deshika Godawattage is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain and workplace pressure. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala and she practises from the United Kingdom.

She prefers a client-centred way of working. That means she listens first and follows the person's lead. Clients are invited to name their goals and pace, while she offers steady support and practical ideas to move forward.

Deshika has four years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she lists among her credentials. Her background includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, bipolar difficulty, ADHD and panic attacks, and she also addresses issues tied to multicultural identity and sexuality concerns.

Her work also covers attachment issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, jealousy, and social anxiety. She helps people navigate pregnancy and childbirth worries, as well as young adult and workplace stresses. Women's issues are within her listed focus areas and are included in her practice.

Sessions can include talking through problems, building coping skills, and boosting motivation and confidence. Deshika encourages clients to use their own strengths while she offers guidance and a calm presence. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make it as straightforward as possible.

Client-centred support available online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their own experience. This approach suits worries like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship tension where personal goals and timing matter.

Finding the right way to work is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what helps most, adjusting methods and pace as needs and goals become clearer. That means trying techniques together and checking in about what feels useful.

Practical online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and messaging. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and keep a face-to-face rhythm, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat or text messaging can make it easier to check in between sessions or to reflect in writing. These formats offer flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences, and they make it possible to work together across locations.