Dinelka de Silva

Registered Psychologist

English Sinhala - සිංහල

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Hi, I am an experienced psychologist who is passionate about helping you live your best life. I enjoy working with clients in an open and non-judgemental environment, while helping them navigate through different life issues. The presentations I mainly work with are depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem/self-confidence, stress, work related issues and couples counselling. 

The modalities of treatment are mainly Cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Narrative and Solution focused therapy. I prefer working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing personal life crises, mental health or relationship issues. 

I have lived in 5 countries and love experiencing new places and cultures. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree in California, USA and my postgraduate qualifications in Melbourne which is where I am currently based. 

Taking the first step towards focusing on one’s mental health can sometimes be a daunting task, so I hope to make the therapeutic journey as stress free as possible. It is always rewarding to help clients become the best version of themselves.

I work with:

Individuals, Couples

I offer therapy in:

English, Sinhala - සිංහල

Registrations and Memberships

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)

Payments:

Self-funded

I can support you with:

Men's IssuesCompulsive (OCD)Coping SkillsDivorceDomestic ViolenceLife CoachingMarital and PremaritalMarriage and Couples IssuesBurnoutParentingPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemSexual IssuesWomen's IssuesDepressionStressLife TransitionsADHDCareerFamily ConflictGrief and LossEmotional DisturbanceAnxietyBipolarLGBTQI+Academic PressureAdjustmentAnger

My approaches include:

Gottman MethodNarrativePositive PsychologyCouple TherapyAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)MulticulturalCognitive Behavioural (CBT)Compassion FocusedCulturally SensitiveEmotionally FocusedFamily / MaritalFamily Systems

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with Dinelka de Silva at Equana Minds

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