- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About Herath
Herath Abeysekara is an AASW social worker in Queensland, Australia with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self esteem, depression and those facing life changes. Herath writes that she helps with issues such as motivation and confidence, and with coping during transitions.
Herath uses straightforward talking and listening to help people name what they are feeling. She focuses on practical ways to manage strong emotions and unhelpful thinking. Sessions are designed so people can say what they need to without feeling judged.
She draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help notice thoughts and choose actions that matter. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationships and early experiences are part of the concern. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Herath’s sessions tend to emphasise clear steps and simple tools. People work on goals such as reducing worry, improving communication, rebuilding confidence or adjusting to life changes. She encourages small, workable changes rather than sweeping promises.
Herath practises in Australia and runs sessions in English. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial appointment via the site.
How Herath uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, rumination and chronic self-criticism. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms such as worry, low mood and certain relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current ways of relating and can help when trust, abandonment or intimacy are central issues.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Herath will discuss these methods with each person and together decide which elements fit best with their goals and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that using ACT or CBT tools between sessions helps keep progress steady even when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions aligned with their values.
What is her clinical background?
She is an AASW social worker with six years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
Where is she based and which credential does she hold?
She is based in Queensland, Australia and holds AASW as her documented credential.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.