Ms Iresha Kariyawasam

Counseling Psychologist

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“I believe in the transformative power of counseling and feel deeply passionate about helping individuals find healing, balance, and inner peace.I work with adults, couples, and families. My approach is caring, practical, and tailored to the needs of our local community. I offer both online and in-person sessions.”

About Me

I am dedicated to helping you find inner peace and healing. In our supportive space, we can gently explore your thoughts and feelings. This helps you navigate challenges with greater clarity. Together, we can cultivate practical strategies for well-being. My approach suits those seeking a grounded, collaborative journey towards lasting calm and emotional strength. I aim to create a safe environment for your personal transformation.

Approach

You’ll notice a gentle, steady pace where I name what matters and co-create practical steps to try between meetings. I meet clients in Colombo or online, switching between English and Singales to keep the work rooted and accessible. Sessions blend focused listening, psychoeducational framing and short coaching experiments so together we map patterns—around anxiety, relationship strain, sleep or past harm—and test manageable changes. People who prefer grounded, collaborative change tend to find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Colombo, Sri Lanka

In-person & Online

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Services

Ms. Iresha Kariyawasam is a Counseling Psychologist, specializing in individual & couple counseling, trauma, stress management, and family therapy. She brings extensive experience across hospitals, NGOs, corporate projects, and community programs, providing compassionate, evidence-based support.

Offering both online (Via.WhatsApp/Zoom/Google meet) and in-person (Blue Cross Hospital Rajagiriya and Medihelp Hospital Kohuwala)sessions.

For in Person sessions - Please make appointments Via.Doc990/ eChanneling /Hospital Desk.

For online sessions - please drop a message on whatzapp +94703932738.

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.