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Nirekha De Silva

ACA

Nirekha De Silva , ACA

Therapist in Australia

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About Nirekha

Nirekha De Silva is a licensed counsellor in Australia with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stressful and life-changing moments. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem and depression. Her practice also includes support for career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD, alongside additional focuses such as attachment and abandonment issues, aging and caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence and substance use.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Nirekha holds ACA, a professional counselling association credential, and draws on established therapeutic methods to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer direction. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life often takes courage, and she is committed to providing steady support throughout that process.

Nirekha aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and guided as they work toward improved well-being and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and understanding so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-confidence.

Nirekha approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. She will work with each client to determine which approaches fit best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Nirekha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent therapeutic support from home or otherwise busy lives, allowing clients and licensed professionals to maintain momentum even when in-person sessions are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nirekha De Silva have?

Nirekha De Silva has 20 years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is Nirekha De Silva a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a licensed counsellor in Australia and holds ACA, a professional counselling association credential.

In which languages does Nirekha De Silva provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Sinhala.

Where is Nirekha De Silva located?

Nirekha is located in Australia.

How can I work with Nirekha De Silva as my therapist?

You can work with Nirekha De Silva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nirekha De Silva work with international clients?

No. Nirekha De Silva does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nirekha De Silva cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English, Sinhala

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