Therapist
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja
ACA
Compassionate counsellor helping people find steady change
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- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused
About Deboshmita
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and life changes. Diya aims to make the first step feel manageable and steady for people seeking change.
Diya uses a calm and interactive approach in sessions. She describes her style as warm, compassionate and nonjudgemental. Sessions involve listening, practical strategies and small steps that match each person’s day-to-day life.
Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and emotion-focused methods. Diya adapts these approaches to suit the person she is meeting rather than following a single formula.
She has supported people through trauma, emotional abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting strains, work stress and issues linked to ADHD and bipolar depression. Diya also offers coaching-style work for career decisions and coping skills for chronic health concerns.
Sessions are offered in English. The site lists intellectual disability among areas of focus that may be relevant to referrals or searches; discuss specific needs with Diya to confirm whether her approach matches your situation.
Diya welcomes people who want a practical plan and gentle encouragement. She helps set clear goals, track small changes and build routines that support recovery and growth.
Diya uses a calm and interactive approach in sessions. She describes her style as warm, compassionate and nonjudgemental. Sessions involve listening, practical strategies and small steps that match each person’s day-to-day life.
Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and emotion-focused methods. Diya adapts these approaches to suit the person she is meeting rather than following a single formula.
She has supported people through trauma, emotional abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting strains, work stress and issues linked to ADHD and bipolar depression. Diya also offers coaching-style work for career decisions and coping skills for chronic health concerns.
Sessions are offered in English. The site lists intellectual disability among areas of focus that may be relevant to referrals or searches; discuss specific needs with Diya to confirm whether her approach matches your situation.
Diya welcomes people who want a practical plan and gentle encouragement. She helps set clear goals, track small changes and build routines that support recovery and growth.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen'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)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values-based action and building everyday routines that matter. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour to reduce symptoms and teach practical coping skills for anxiety, depression and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. You and the counsellor decide together which techniques feel most useful for your situation.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as arranging a shorter check-in during a lunch break or removing travel time on days that are already full. It can also let people use methods like worksheets, guided exercises and paced skill practice from wherever they are, which suits steady skill-building and symptom management.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and life changes, plus trauma, relationship and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate and interactive, combining listening with practical strategies and small-step planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical practice in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as ACA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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