- ACA counsellor
- Trauma-aware
- Practical skills focus
About Deboshmita
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She introduces herself with a warm, encouraging style and invites people who are ready for change to take the first step. Her tone is gentle and supportive when meeting new clients.
Diya helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, career challenges, parenting strains and relationship difficulties. Additional areas she works with include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, addictions and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is collaborative and interactive. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking and small steps that fit into daily life. Diya avoids stigmatising labels and treats each person with respect and sensitivity.
She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. That mix informs how she helps people notice patterns, learn new coping strategies and try different ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Diya also brings experience working with trauma and emotional abuse. She aims to build safety and steadiness before addressing painful material. Her style is calm and paced to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on practical tools and real-life application.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site process to begin, so arrangements and exact session options can be confirmed before booking.
Diya helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, career challenges, parenting strains and relationship difficulties. Additional areas she works with include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, addictions and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is collaborative and interactive. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking and small steps that fit into daily life. Diya avoids stigmatising labels and treats each person with respect and sensitivity.
She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. That mix informs how she helps people notice patterns, learn new coping strategies and try different ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Diya also brings experience working with trauma and emotional abuse. She aims to build safety and steadiness before addressing painful material. Her style is calm and paced to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on practical tools and real-life application.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site process to begin, so arrangements and exact session options can be confirmed before booking.
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
ACA · Australia
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical experiments and behavioural changes, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a nonjudgemental, respectful relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy to support self-directed growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist helps clients choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The exact session formats for online work should be confirmed before booking. Please check the current options when you book so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time and support continuity of care when life is unpredictable. It also allows shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when that better suits daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diya support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, plus ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief and parenting or relationship strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate and interactive, focusing on practical skills and respect for each person without stigmatising labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Diya has six years of clinical practice experience in Australia, including work with trauma and emotional abuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Diya?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.