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- ACA counsellor
- Trauma-aware approach
- Values-led work
About Deboshmita
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She presents as a warm and interactive therapist who aims to support people taking steps toward a more satisfying life. Diya speaks plainly and offers steady guidance for those feeling stuck by stress, anxiety or low self-esteem.
Diya helps with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar, ADHD, addictions and grief. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career transitions and compassion fatigue. Trauma and emotional abuse are areas she has significant experience with, and she works to create a nonjudgmental space for those stories.
Her approach blends several well-known methods. Diya uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, and Client-Centred techniques to centre the person’s experience. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when these fit a person’s goals.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person's needs. Diya describes her style as compassionate and gentle, while remaining interactive and goal-focused. She avoids stigmatising labels and works collaboratively to set clear steps and check progress over time.
Diya conducts therapy in English and is based in Australia. Her background includes work with a variety of complex issues such as chronic illness, attachment and codependency, and blended family challenges. People who want a respectful, steady approach may find her style helpful.
Diya helps with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar, ADHD, addictions and grief. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career transitions and compassion fatigue. Trauma and emotional abuse are areas she has significant experience with, and she works to create a nonjudgmental space for those stories.
Her approach blends several well-known methods. Diya uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, and Client-Centred techniques to centre the person’s experience. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when these fit a person’s goals.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person's needs. Diya describes her style as compassionate and gentle, while remaining interactive and goal-focused. She avoids stigmatising labels and works collaboratively to set clear steps and check progress over time.
Diya conducts therapy in English and is based in Australia. Her background includes work with a variety of complex issues such as chronic illness, attachment and codependency, and blended family challenges. People who want a respectful, steady approach may find her style helpful.
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Approaches that guide online conversations
Diya commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours to reduce distress.She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions and aims to create a respectful, empathic space. Together, these approaches are used to build practical skills and clearer goals for everyday life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a person’s needs, preferences and goals, and then suggest which methods are likely to help. If something isn’t working, they will adapt the plan together so it fits the client’s life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Whether the need is managing anxiety, coping with grief, or working through trauma-related patterns, online sessions can be arranged to focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diya commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD, and also supports people with relationship issues, parenting, grief, addictions and trauma-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate and interactive. Sessions aim to be gentle but practical, focusing on clear steps and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Diya has six years of experience in clinical practice working with a broad range of mental health concerns and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds ACA as her credential and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy arrangement?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.