- Purpose and direction
- Grief and loss
- Family concerns
About Chandana
Chandana Rathnayake helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss. He supports those struggling with low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, and life changes that leave them unsure of the next step. He also works with issues such as trauma, anger, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue.
Chandana began practising as a counsellor in 2013 in Malaysia and moved to the United Kingdom in 2019. He is registered with BACP and also holds NCPS. He has around ten years of experience and combines professional training with long personal experience from a former life as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka.
His way of working is collaborative and practical. He listens first and then helps people use the experiences and values they already have. Sessions often focus on making small, useful changes and on finding meaning and direction when life feels stuck.
Chandana draws on Client-Centred, Existential, Internal Family Systems and Systemic ideas to shape conversations. He adapts these approaches to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. That means sessions can include talking through painful memories, looking at relationship patterns, or locating sources of motivation.
People commonly come to him for help with purpose, motivation or major transitions such as career or education choices. He also works with grief, self-directed anger and issues around parenting and family. Chandana welcomes conversations in English and Sinhala and accepts international clients.
Approaches that shape online conversations
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping the person lead the conversation. It is useful when someone needs a calm place to talk through feelings and rebuild confidence.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and direction in life. It can help when someone feels stuck about purpose, career or major life changes and wants to clarify what matters to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chandana will discuss aims and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative stance means the plan can change as needs become clearer.
Many people find online therapy easier to fit into daily life because it reduces travel and can match work or study timetables. Online sessions can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid long commutes or choose quieter arrangements when needed. The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chandana commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, trauma, anger and career uncertainty.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a collaborative, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on listening first, then using the client’s existing strengths to make practical changes and find meaning.
What background does he bring to his work?
Chandana practised as a counsellor since 2013 and moved to the UK in 2019. He also spent twenty years as a Buddhist monk, and says those life experiences inform his current style.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and holds NCPS credentials. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.