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Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage, AASW

AASW social worker for family and trauma

Lumbini is an Australian therapist with credentials including AASW.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
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About Lumbini

Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage is an AASW accredited social worker and mental health clinician practising in Australia with three years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Lumbini approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story, and she looks for strengths that can be drawn on to overcome current challenges. She recognises the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change, and she aims to offer practical support and empowerment throughout that process.

Lumbini’s practice emphasises respectful collaboration and gently paced work that honours each individual’s values and goals. As an AASW clinician - AASW stands for the Australian Association of Social Workers - she combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help clients explore issues such as abandonment, attachment and control concerns, separation and divorce, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love and women’s issues. She works in English, Hindi and Sinhala and offers a supportive space for people seeking to build resilience and clearer direction in their lives.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

AASW

Languages

English, Hindi, Sinhala

Focus areas

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Lumbini uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person’s needs. One common strand of her work is skills-based therapy - this involves teaching practical tools for managing emotions, improving self-esteem and coping with life changes, which can be useful for parenting challenges and everyday stress. She also applies trauma-informed approaches that focus on safety, pacing and understanding how past hurt affects current relationships and behaviour; this style supports people dealing with abuse, attachment or abandonment issues. Additionally, family-focused interventions are used to address conflict, communication and parenting dynamics so households can move toward healthier patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lumbini works collaboratively to identify what fits best for a client’s goals, preferences and stage of life. She involves clients in planning sessions and adjusts methods as trust and insight grow.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals without travelling, and they allow continuity of care when life or location makes in-person appointments difficult. Overall, online work aims to make consistent support more accessible and adaptable to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage have?

Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage has 3 years of professional experience.

What professional credentials does Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: AASW. Credential details: .

In which languages does Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Hindi, and Sinhala.

Where is Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage located?

She is located in Australia.

How can I work with Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage as my therapist?

You can work with Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage work with international clients?

Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lumbini Hetti Mudiyanselage cost?

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