Nirekha De Silva, ACA

Nirekha De Silva welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction or big life changes. She speaks English and Sinhala and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Her style is collaborative and respectful, with practical conversation tailored to each person.

With 20 years' experience, Nirekha uses a mix of well-known approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns, and Client-Centred Therapy to build a steady therapeutic relationship. Sessions focus on real-life strategies and small, achievable changes.

She also works with issues such as parenting stress, career concerns, relationship difficulties and compassion fatigue. Addictions, trauma and recovery are included among her practice areas, and she supports people coping with abandonment, attachment and family problems. Nirekha adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than using one fixed method.

People can expect straightforward talk about goals, coping tools and practical steps to try between sessions. She aims to keep things simple and useful, not full of jargon. The emphasis is on understanding what matters to the client and building skills to handle daily pressures.

Nirekha holds ACA as a credential and is based in Australia. She encourages anyone ready to take the next step to complete the brief matching questionnaire and arrange a suitable time to begin working together.

How Nirekha uses proven approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful thinking and manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship so people can explore concerns and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively rather than fixed in advance.

The practical benefit of online therapy is being able to fit sessions into a busy life. Many people find it easier to schedule regular check-ins when travel time is reduced, or to choose a shorter session on a workday. Because session formats were not specified in the original profile, please confirm current options before booking so you know what works best for your routine.