Dr Anil Baddevithana
Counseling Psychologist
“As a counselling psychologist, I am committed to promoting psychological well-being through a balanced integration of scientific knowledge, compassionate understanding, and mindful self-development. I provide a calm and confidential space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges with clarity and trust. My approach emphasizes psychoeducation and mind training, helping clients understand how thoughts and habits influence emotional well-being and behaviour. I support individuals in developing self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience as foundations for lasting change. My professional interests include stress and anxiety management, behavioural change, addiction recovery, and personal growth. Drawing on both contemporary psychology and contemplative traditions, my aim is to help individuals cultivate inner stability, purposeful living, and a deeper sense of well-being.”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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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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Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Families
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Professional Title:
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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Univeresity of Kelaniya
PIM University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
University of Colombo
Year: 2025
Registrations
Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
Psychologist
Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA)
Affiliate Member
Membership: 95934638