- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Client-centred work
About Deboshmita
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes, and supports those facing trauma, relationship strain and issues linked to ADHD and depression.
Diya prefers straightforward, interactive sessions that focus on practical steps. She uses a mix of talking and skills work so people can practice new ways of coping outside sessions. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and build small, manageable changes over time.
Her day-to-day practice draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred listening. That means conversations explore thoughts and behaviours while also paying attention to personal values and goals. Diya avoids labels that feel stigmatising and treats concerns as things to work through together.
She has worked across a broad set of issues including grief, addiction, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and chronic illness. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, blended family issues and communication difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English. Diya asks people to pick an initial session via the platform, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Her work is practical, steady and aimed at helping people manage symptoms and get clearer about their next steps.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises values and small practical steps. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and choose actions that matter to them, which can be useful for anxiety and avoidance concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers structured exercises and skills to reduce anxious thinking, improve sleep, and change behaviours that keep problems going.
Diya treats choosing an approach as a collaborative task. She will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that suit the person, and adjust the plan over time based on what works best.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt exercises and worksheets for video or phone conversations so practical skills can be practised between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and related issues such as trauma, relationship strain and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are interactive and practical, combining reflective conversation with skills practice from approaches like ACT and CBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.