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Sajeevani Wijesena

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Sajeevani Wijesena

Australia

Practical, person-centred counselling for men and others

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  • Strengths based
  • Collaborative planning
  • Practical strategies

About Sajeevani

Sajeevani Wijesena is an ACA counsellor with nine years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. Sajeevani also supports those dealing with relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem and workplace problems including bullying.

Her approach is person-centred and strengths based. She treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion and shapes sessions around each person’s needs. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies and a plan that fits their situation.

Sajeevani uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred work to help people understand patterns and build new ways of relating. When relevant, she uses Gottman Method principles to address communication and relationship patterns.

She helps people set realistic goals and develop workable strategies. That might mean focusing on coping skills for anxiety, clearer communication in relationships, or practical steps to improve self-esteem. Sajeevani aims to work collaboratively so people feel in charge of their progress.

People come for help with a wide range of issues beyond the core areas. These include ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue, body image, blended family issues, chronic illness and separation. She invites people to take the first step and complete the short intake questionnaire to begin the matching process.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and focuses on practical techniques to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in close relationships and can help when attachment issues or communication problems cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sajeevani will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. The first sessions usually involve talking about what matters most and agreeing on a plan to try during therapy, with adjustments along the way.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. In general, online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or use audio-only sessions if video is difficult. Ask about current options so sessions line up with your routine and technology.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sajeevani help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and strengths based, focusing on respectful, compassionate conversation. She works collaboratively to set goals and find practical strategies that fit each person.

What experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional work experience in Australia helping people with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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