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Sajeevani Wijesena, ACA

Person-centred counsellor for anxiety and relationships

Sajeevani is an Australian therapist with credentials including ACA.

9+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Sajeevani

Sajeevani Wijesena is an Australia-based counsellor with nine years of professional experience and the ACA credential. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, addictions, workplace issues such as bullying, and a variety of mental health challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her practice also supports clients dealing with parenting, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue and the stresses of life changes.

In addition to these core areas, Sajeevani focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, blended family difficulties, body image, codependency, communication and commitment problems, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and separation or divorce. She describes her approach as person-centred and strengths-based, meeting each client with respect, sensitivity and compassion while recognising the client as the expert in their own life. Sajeevani tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person, offering insight and practical strategies and working collaboratively to establish meaningful goals.

She holds the ACA credential, a recognised counselling credential in Australia, and encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy. Sajeevani aims to provide supportive guidance and practical tools to help clients navigate changes and find solutions that suit their lives.

Areas of expertise

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

ACA

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse

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Eating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer

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Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current behaviour and emotional responses, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and their own goals are prioritised; this approach supports confidence building, self-esteem and collaborative problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Sajeevani will help determine the best fit in collaboration with each client. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals will adapt methods to suit individual needs, goals and preferences, adjusting pace and focus as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or work while still working collaboratively with a trusted therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sajeevani Wijesena have?

Sajeevani Wijesena has 9 years of professional experience.

What professional credentials does Sajeevani Wijesena hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: ACA.

In which languages does Sajeevani Wijesena provide therapy?

Sajeevani provides therapy in English.

Where is Sajeevani Wijesena located?

Sajeevani is located in Australia.

How can I work with Sajeevani Wijesena as my therapist?

You can work with Sajeevani Wijesena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sajeevani Wijesena work with international clients?

Sajeevani Wijesena does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sajeevani Wijesena cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.