Amali Hapugoda , BACP

Amali Hapugoda works with people who are feeling anxious, vulnerable, or simply dissatisfied with aspects of their lives. In private practice she sees individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and tailors therapy to the particular challenges each person brings, whether they are new to counselling or have attended therapy before.

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for clients to explore emotions and difficulties, drawing on an integrative approach that selects techniques from different theoretical models as needed. Areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, eating disorders, sexual abuse, trauma, insomnia, and grief. Amali adapts her work over time so a therapy plan can change as a client makes progress and as new needs emerge.

Amali is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Clients have praised her as a thoughtful and caring listener who combines an understanding of past experience with practical suggestions for managing difficult moments. Many report feeling supported by her compassionate, patient style and noticing positive changes as therapy progresses.

Integrative approaches for online care and therapy

Amali commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic relationship and helps clients find their own solutions by exploring feelings and values. This approach is useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she uses - it works by identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences are central to a person's difficulties; it focuses on processing distressing memories and building coping skills to manage their impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amali works collaboratively with each person - assessing needs, clarifying goals, and adapting techniques so the therapy fits the client's situation and preferences. This shared planning helps shape a clear, evolving programme of work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which makes it easier to attend from different locations or around busy schedules. For many people, these options increase accessibility and continuity of care while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide focused, tailored support.