Kavitha Devarajan , AASW

Kavitha Devarajan is an AASW social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, career uncertainty and depression. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam and uses a respectful, down-to-earth manner. Conversations are designed to feel practical and manageable from the first session.

Kavitha adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. She focuses on small, clear steps people can try between sessions. That might mean looking at everyday routines, communication patterns, or ways to rebuild confidence at work or in relationships.

Her background includes three years of professional experience in Australia supporting people with a range of concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and workplace pressures. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.

Sessions aim to be collaborative. Kavitha listens first, then helps set achievable goals. She encourages forgiveness, self-love and practical problem solving when guilt or shame are present.

People who prefer conversation in Hindi, Kannada or Malayalam can work with her in those languages. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that suits the person’s routine.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on thoughts, feelings and daily behaviours. Cognitive-style work helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and social fears. Skills-based techniques teach practical tools for managing stress, improving communication and rebuilding confidence in relationships and at work.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the person’s goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaboration can include short experiments, exercises to practise between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, notes between sessions or when writing out thoughts feels most helpful. These options make it easier to keep therapy in a busy life and to try different formats as needs change.