Jayani Jayatilake, AASW

Jayani Jayatilake is an accredited mental health social worker (AASW) practising in Queensland, Australia, with more than 10 years of professional experience. She creates a welcoming, non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and work towards practical change. Jayani values collaborative relationships and supports people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life transitions.

Clients can expect a calm, compassionate approach that recognises the courage involved in starting therapy. Jayani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping strategies, process painful experiences and find clearer pathways forward. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including attachment and relationship issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and life-stage challenges.

Whether a client prefers video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, Jayani aims to make therapy accessible and responsive to individual needs. She encourages anyone considering support to take the first step and reach out when they feel ready.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online support

Jayani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and gentle processing. One approach involves structured work on thoughts and behaviour to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, teaching skills to manage stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasises trauma-informed care, offering stabilisation, paced processing and coping skills for people recovering from abuse or other painful events. A further strand of her work supports adjustment and grief, helping clients navigate loss and major life changes with compassionate guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jayani works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This shared process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, family or health needs. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or on the go and allow therapists and appropriately qualified or registered professionals to support clients in ways that fit their daily lives.