Herath Abeysekara
AASW social worker using ACT, CBT, and attachment therapies
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About
Herath Abeysekara is an accredited mental health social worker (AASW) based in Queensland, Australia, with six years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and transitions that come with life changes. Her practice emphasizes practical skills and personal values to support day-to-day functioning and emotional clarity.
Herath draws on a combination of evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each individual's needs. She integrates cognitive and behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and relational methods to address patterns that contribute to distress. Sessions are structured to encourage open sharing and to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.
People seeking support can expect a collaborative approach that attends to both immediate coping and longer-term goals. Herath also brings additional focus to issues such as attachment and caregiving dynamics, body image, chronic health concerns, and the challenges that accompany blended family situations. Her aim is to support motivated steps toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
Herath draws on a combination of evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each individual's needs. She integrates cognitive and behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and relational methods to address patterns that contribute to distress. Sessions are structured to encourage open sharing and to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.
People seeking support can expect a collaborative approach that attends to both immediate coping and longer-term goals. Herath also brings additional focus to issues such as attachment and caregiving dynamics, body image, chronic health concerns, and the challenges that accompany blended family situations. Her aim is to support motivated steps toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hearing impaired, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Online sessions and therapeutic approach
Herath offers online work that combines practical skills with exploration of personal values and relationships. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help individuals clarify what matters to them and to take value-aligned actions, while also teaching strategies to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress and low mood.
Attachment-Based principles and Emotionally-Focused ideas inform her work around relationships and connection, helping people examine patterns rooted in early bonds and current interactions. Sessions are collaborative: Herath and the person seeking support set goals together and choose methods that fit their priorities and learning style.
Online appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how conversations take place and how therapeutic tools are practiced between meetings.
What is Herath Abeysekara's professional background?
Herath is an accredited mental health social worker with six years of professional experience, based in Queensland, Australia.
What credentials does she hold?
She holds accreditation with the AASW and lists AASW as her professional license detail.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are provided in English.
Where is her practice located?
Herath practices in Australia and is based in Queensland.
How can people work with her online?
She offers multiple communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Herath?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.