Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja , ACA

Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is a credentialed mental health counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor based in Australia who holds the ACA credential, a recognised professional counselling credential. With six years of clinical experience, she works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and compassion fatigue.

Diya offers practical support for clients navigating life transitions, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image and caregiver stress, as well as complex presentations such as co-morbidity and chronic illness. Her work also addresses communication and commitment problems, codependency, anger, and challenges related to LGBT identity and relationships.

Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, gentle and interactive. Diya emphasises respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatising labels, and she draws on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a client-centred stance to personalise each treatment plan. She collaborates with clients to identify priorities and practical strategies that fit their goals and daily life.

Diya provides therapy in English and offers flexible online options for those ready to take the first step toward greater wellbeing and resilience.

Approaches for online therapy and collaborative care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build a life guided by those values. It uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside committed action to support coping with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It is practical and skills-based, and it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, respect and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. This approach creates space for clients to explore their experience at their own pace and to develop self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diya works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify the best fit based on each person’s goals, needs and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging can make it easier to access consistent support around work, family and location. These options help clients maintain momentum in therapy and incorporate strategies into daily life with greater convenience.