- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Values-based work
About Herath
Herath Abeysekara is an AASW-accredited social worker practising in Queensland, Australia with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Herath uses straightforward language and practical steps during sessions. She speaks English and works with adults seeking direction after change.
Herath aims to make conversations direct and usable. She listens for the patterns that keep people stuck and helps them test small changes between meetings. Sessions often involve reflecting on values and practical skills for managing distress and difficult conversations.
Herath draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to explore how early relationships shape current reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal problems are present.
People who come to her often want concrete steps rather than long talks alone. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice and real-world experiments. Herath explains options, then works together with each person to decide what to try next.
Practical matters such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviours to see what changes reduce distress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences influence current reactions and helps people notice and change interaction patterns that cause friction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits best for the person's goals, needs and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques as needed rather than sticking to a single model.
The practical setup for online meetings should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Ask about session options when completing the short questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - for example, a shorter check-in can suit a lunch break, or phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life while matching the approach to what the client hopes to address.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment issues and body image.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She combines practical skill building with values-based work. Conversations focus on small experiments and clearer priorities rather than long abstract reflection.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience as an AASW-accredited social worker based in Queensland, Australia.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Her practice is in Australia and she is listed as AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.