Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja , ACA

Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is a credentialed mental health counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor based in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, relationship and family challenges, parenting struggles, career transitions, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, and related issues.

Her approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, gentle, and interactive. She treats each person with respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatising labels and offering a nonjudgmental space to explore concerns. Diya integrates evidence-based methods and tailors each treatment plan to the individual, drawing on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to meet specific goals.

She holds ACA, a professional counselling credential that reflects membership in a recognised counselling association. Therapy is offered in English, and she is currently accepting clients in Australia. Diya emphasizes practical skills, personal values, and collaborative problem solving to help clients move toward more fulfilling and sustainable ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Diya

Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja uses several evidence-based approaches that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking action that aligns with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, often used for mood and anxiety concerns. Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of the process, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental support to build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey; Diya collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care in a way that feels personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain consistent support around work, family, and other commitments while accessing licensed professionals who can provide ongoing guidance and skills-based work.