Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja, ACA
Compassionate counsellor supporting change and resilience
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma and relationship care
- LGBT and family issues
About Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an Australia-based counsellor who brings six years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through life’s challenges. She holds an ACA credential, a mark of formal training and commitment to professional standards, and she uses that background to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care.
Diya works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and blended family issues, career problems, and self-esteem or body image struggles. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and a variety of attachment and abandonment concerns. Her practice includes focused help for issues such as communication problems, codependency, commitment difficulties, and coping with life changes.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, gentle and interactive, grounded in respect and nonjudgmental care. Diya integrates several evidence-based methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered techniques - and tailors each plan to the individual’s goals and strengths. She offers services in English and accepts new clients in Australia who are seeking collaborative support and practical strategies for change.
Diya works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and blended family issues, career problems, and self-esteem or body image struggles. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and a variety of attachment and abandonment concerns. Her practice includes focused help for issues such as communication problems, codependency, commitment difficulties, and coping with life changes.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, gentle and interactive, grounded in respect and nonjudgmental care. Diya integrates several evidence-based methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered techniques - and tailors each plan to the individual’s goals and strengths. She offers services in English and accepts new clients in Australia who are seeking collaborative support and practical strategies for change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja have?
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja has six years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja a licensed therapist?
Yes. Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja holds an ACA credential, indicating formal training and adherence to professional standards.
In which languages does Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja provide therapy?
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja provides therapy in English.
Where is Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja located?
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is located in Australia.
How can I work with Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja as my therapist?
You can work with Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja work with international clients?
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It focuses on building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals despite internal barriers, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and priorities, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change. This approach is helpful for strengthening self-understanding, confidence and relational healing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that maintain them, teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems and many everyday challenges. Sessions combine exploration with concrete tools and behavioral experiments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Diya collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting plans over time to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective. The process is shared and iterative, with the therapist and client tailoring strategies together.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or work, fit sessions around busy schedules, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-based interventions effectively through these remote options, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes.
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