Shanez

Dr Shanez Fernando

Clinical Psychologist

“You can reach Dr. Shanez via SMS or call 📞 +94773047840. A board-certified clinical psychologist, Dr. Shanez previously lectured at the Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. An alumna of New York University, she is available for phone, WhatsApp, or in-person consultations.”

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About Me

Dr. Shanez, a board-certified clinical psychologist, guides individuals through life's complexities. Her extensive background, including university lecturing, underpins a thoughtful, grounded approach. She helps clients explore challenges in a supportive space, understanding their experiences. Consultations are flexible: by phone, WhatsApp, or in-person. This blend of rigorous expertise and accessible support helps you discover a clear path forward.

Approach

You’ll find a steady, practical rhythm that moves from listening to small, doable shifts — brief check-ins, focused reflection and gentle skills practice that address anxious and low-mood patterns. Sessions in Colombo or via WhatsApp and phone, conducted in English, balance present-moment awareness with structured problem-solving so you leave with a concrete next step. Between meetings I offer simple exercises to try and we briefly review what worked, keeping progress visible and manageable. This way of working suits people seeking clear, collaborative support for anxiety and mood challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Sri Lanka Medical Council

Psychologist

Qualifications

New York University

Service Areas

Next to Kalinga Heights Apartment Complex

In-person & Online

Jawatte

Colombo, Western

Sri Lanka

Jawatte, Colombo, Sri Lanka