- Helps with anxiety
- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping skills
About Herath
Herath Abeysekara is an AASW-accredited social worker who practises in Queensland, Australia. She has six years of experience working with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and challenges to self-esteem. Herath aims to create a calm space where clients can talk openly about what’s worrying them and start finding practical ways forward.
Herath helps people navigate relationship problems and major life changes. She listens without judgement and works at the client’s pace. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on small, manageable steps they can try between sessions.
Herath draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build new habits. She also uses attachment-informed methods and client-centred ways of working to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and collaborative. The aim is to turn difficult feelings into clear goals and practical coping skills. Herath encourages reflection, action, and new perspectives that fit everyday life.
She works in English and does not take international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange sessions based on the therapist’s schedule.
Approaches online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to reduce worry and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current connections and can help with relationship stress and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Herath will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to suit the person’s goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative, and the focus is on techniques that fit the client’s day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work at their own pace while using the chosen therapy methods to practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Herath supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues. She also works with coping during life changes and a wide range of related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is open and collaborative. Conversations focus on listening, reflecting and finding practical steps the person can try between sessions.
What is Herath’s background and experience?
She is an AASW-accredited social worker with six years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
Where is the therapist based and what credential do they hold?
The therapist is based in Queensland, Australia and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers, listed as AASW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within Australia.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.