- Warm and direct
- Structured sessions
- Practical tools
About Lushani
Lushani De Silva is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and codependency. She speaks English and Sinhala and brings five years of clinical experience to sessions. Her style is warm and direct, and she aims to create a calm space to talk about hard things.
She believes important conversations are often the hardest to begin. Lushani listens without judgement and walks alongside people as they untangle difficult feelings. She focuses on clear, practical steps as well as emotional understanding, so people leave with tools they can use between sessions.
Lushani uses an integrative approach and draws from cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour strategies, client-centred principles and EMDR when appropriate. That mix lets her adapt to what a person needs rather than using one single method for everyone. Sessions are structured but flexible to the pace a person prefers.
She often works with concerns linked to attachment, intimacy, codependency and communication problems. Lushani also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, body image, ADHD, and issues connected to trauma or abuse. She aims to help people gain clarity, build coping skills and find more confidence in everyday life.
Lushani holds AASW, which is the Australian Association of Social Workers designation listed in her profile. She practises in Australia and focuses on collaborative care that centres each person’s goals and values.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection, helping people find their own answers and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve coping. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and better communication in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, try different methods where needed, and agree on a plan that fits the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and school commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different approaches and tools from their everyday routines while still working with an appropriately qualified counsellor.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor support?
Support covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, grief and a range of related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, direct and structured. Sessions emphasise listening, clear steps and practical strategies alongside emotional work.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers designation, and a practice location in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.