Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja, ACA
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
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- Warm and nonjudgemental
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on daily life
About Deboshmita
Deboshmita "Diya" Bhanja is an ACA counsellor based in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and supports them through major life shifts, stress and mood struggles. Her manner is warm and nonjudgemental, and she focuses on practical steps that help with everyday functioning.
Diya often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD and workplace stress. She describes her approach as gentle, interactive and respectful of each person’s story.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Diya adapts these methods to suit the goals and pace of the person in the room, focusing on skills that can be used between sessions.
Sessions aim to build practical coping tools, clearer thinking patterns and stronger emotional awareness. She avoids stigmatising labels and encourages clients to notice small changes that lead to better daily functioning.
Diya also has experience in coaching and supporting people through grief, addictions and compassion fatigue. She is conversational in English and draws on a culturally sensitive stance when relevant.
Diya often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD and workplace stress. She describes her approach as gentle, interactive and respectful of each person’s story.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Diya adapts these methods to suit the goals and pace of the person in the room, focusing on skills that can be used between sessions.
Sessions aim to build practical coping tools, clearer thinking patterns and stronger emotional awareness. She avoids stigmatising labels and encourages clients to notice small changes that lead to better daily functioning.
Diya also has experience in coaching and supporting people through grief, addictions and compassion fatigue. She is conversational in English and draws on a culturally sensitive stance when relevant.
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
Australia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when hard feelings are present. It suits people who want to live more in line with what matters to them rather than eliminate difficult emotions entirely.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviour. It helps people recognise unhelpful thinking, try small experiments and practise new skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) emphasises emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clear communication. It can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods to match their goals, needs and preferences. This means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. It can also let people use different skills-focused exercises between meetings, which many find helpful for making steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Diya help people with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas include trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, grief and addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, compassionate and interactive. Sessions focus on practical tools and respect for the person’s experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical practice experience working with a range of concerns in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people in Australia.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.