Therapist
Herath Abeysekara
AASW
Kind, practical support for everyday struggles
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- Calm practical guidance
- Values-based tools
- Relationship focus
About Herath
Herath Abeysekara is an AASW mental health social worker practising in Queensland, Australia. She draws on six years of professional experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and major life changes. Herath aims to make the first step into help feel manageable and respectful.
Herath creates a relaxed, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She pays attention to how relationships, past experiences and daily pressures affect wellbeing.
Herath uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. That can include behavioural tools to manage unhelpful thinking and skills to notice values and act on them. She also looks at attachment patterns and how early relationship styles shape current connections.
Herath works with common concerns such as self-esteem, communication problems, coping with caregiving or chronic health issues, and adjustment after adoption or loss. She explains options simply and helps people try small changes between sessions.
People who prefer a calm, practical counsellor tend to find her style helpful. She supports people through short-term problems and longer personal work, and helps set realistic goals that fit everyday life.
Herath creates a relaxed, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She pays attention to how relationships, past experiences and daily pressures affect wellbeing.
Herath uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. That can include behavioural tools to manage unhelpful thinking and skills to notice values and act on them. She also looks at attachment patterns and how early relationship styles shape current connections.
Herath works with common concerns such as self-esteem, communication problems, coping with caregiving or chronic health issues, and adjustment after adoption or loss. She explains options simply and helps people try small changes between sessions.
People who prefer a calm, practical counsellor tend to find her style helpful. She supports people through short-term problems and longer personal work, and helps set realistic goals that fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
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How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Herath commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behaviour changes to shift mood and activity.The right approach is something to find together. Herath will talk about your goals and preferences and suggest methods that suit your situation. That might mean starting with short practical skills or spending more time on relationship and attachment patterns depending on what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving or health appointments, while still focusing on skill practice and day-to-day changes.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Herath commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What is Herath's approach in sessions?
Herath blends approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas to build practical skills and clarity about values.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in mental health practice in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Queensland, Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 Herath?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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