- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem issues
- Relationship support
About Herath
Herath Abeysekara is an AASW-accredited social worker practising in Queensland, Australia, with six years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Herath uses clear, direct conversation to help young adults sort through what feels overwhelming in the early adult years.
She listens for what matters most and helps people set small practical steps. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Herath draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural tools and acceptance-based strategies to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Herath also works with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and adoption and foster care. She has experience supporting people who face chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and communication problems. These areas often come up alongside anxiety and low mood in young adults navigating work, study and relationships.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people clarify values, build coping skills and practise new ways of handling conflict or overwhelm. Practical exercises and at-home work are used when they suit the person's goals.
Herath offers sessions in English. People considering therapy are invited to follow the service's steps to match with her and schedule an initial appointment through the online process.
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while still moving towards a meaningful life and can be useful for anxiety and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for stress, panic, worry and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether ACT, CBT or other methods fit the client's goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques and homework are made together and reviewed regularly so the plan stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around study, shifts or busy days. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and for choosing conversation styles that suit someone who prefers not to be on camera for every session. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt exercises and strategies to remote sessions so practical skill-building continues between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using goal-focused work and exercises to build coping skills and new habits.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of professional experience as an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Queensland, Australia, and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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