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 holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling accreditation that reflects her training and commitment to ethical practice.

Diya works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, OCD, ADHD, trauma and emotional abuse. Her practice also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, sleep disturbances, compassion fatigue and other life transitions.

Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, gentle and interactive, offering respectful, nonjudgmental care without stigmatising labels. She draws on evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring each plan to the individual’s needs and goals. Diya emphasises practical skills, self-awareness and strengths to help clients move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.

Accessible and client-focused, she aims to empower people to take the first courageous steps toward change and supports them throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop psychological flexibility - it combines mindfulness and values-based action to address anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, sleep issues and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a compassionate space for exploring self-esteem, relationship concerns and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. This partnership allows techniques to be blended and adjusted over time so care remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides practical flexibility - clients can access consistent support from home or work and choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. For many people, these options make it easier to maintain momentum in therapy while balancing daily responsibilities, and they support ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within Australia.