- Life purpose questions
- Grief and loss
- Client centred work
About Chandana
Chandana Rathnayake is a BACP and NCPS counsellor working in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, difficulties with self‑esteem, and those questioning their life purpose after changes in work, relationships or health. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala, and he accepts international clients.
He trained in psychology and counselling after two decades living as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka. That background shaped how he listens and how he works with material people bring to sessions. He describes his style as practical and collaborative - taking difficult experiences and using them as building blocks for change.
In practice he draws on client‑centred conversation, existential themes about meaning and choice, and parts‑work ideas to understand internal conflicts. He commonly helps people who are grieving, facing big life changes, or feeling directionless in career, education or personal values. He also works with addictions, trauma, and relationship issues from an individual perspective.
Sessions focus on what the person already brings: experiences, values and resilience. Chandana aims to turn pain and setbacks into resources you can use to move forward. He also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
His approach involves steady dialogue and practical exploration rather than quick fixes. If someone decides to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them clarify priorities and feel heard. This approach supports people working through stress, low self‑esteem and relationship concerns. Existential therapy pays attention to meaning, choice and responsibility, which can help when someone is questioning life purpose after career or relationship changes. Internal Family Systems is parts‑work that explores competing inner voices and how they affect decision making and self‑criticism. It can be useful for people struggling with shame, addiction or anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods feel most helpful and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the choice of approach can change as issues become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family commitments, and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check‑ins when days are busy, or audio‑only conversations when bandwidth is low or a quieter setup is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to continue steady therapeutic work without asking clients to rearrange large parts of their schedules.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self‑esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, and questions about life purpose and career direction.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client‑centred listening alongside existential themes and parts‑work to map values and options. The work aims to turn hard experiences into practical steps for moving forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years' experience practising counselling, including work in Malaysia and the United Kingdom since 2019.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.