- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT DBT EMDR approaches
About Lushani
Lushani De Silva is an AASW social worker with five years' experience supporting adults. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, self‑esteem and early career questions. She also lists ADHD and compassion fatigue among her common areas of work.
Lushani uses straightforward, structured sessions that focus on practical tools. She combines client‑centred work with cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour approaches. She also draws on existential ideas and EMDR where appropriate. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings clearer and more manageable.
Her approach is to listen without judgement and then offer methods people can use outside sessions. That might include coping skills, communication practices, or small behavioural steps for emotional regulation. She pays attention to attachment patterns and common relationship traps such as codependency and commitment avoidance.
Lushani names additional focuses including BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, body image, dependent and avoidant personality patterns, and fatherhood concerns. She also works with people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, and those coping after natural or human‑caused disasters.
Sessions are conducted in English and Sinhala. She practises in Australia and does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and any other practical details with the service.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client‑centred therapy places the person and their experience at the centre. It involves listening and reflecting back what matters to the client so they can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps with relationship struggles, identity questions and emotional clarity.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then testing small changes. It is practical for managing anxiety, low mood, and problems like procrastination or work stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving communication under pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process means sessions can shift between listening, skills practice, behavioural tasks or processing harder memories with EMDR if agreed.
The exact online session formats should be confirmed before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so check current options when you make arrangements. Online sessions can be easier to fit into study, shifts or job breaks, allow for shorter check‑ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work while travelling or between commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD and intimacy or self‑esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She runs structured sessions that focus on practical tools and clearer thinking, combining client‑centred listening with CBT and DBT techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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