Dr Anil Baddevithana

Counseling Psychologist

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“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

I am a Counseling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families in England, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Kenya, and the Maldives. As an International Affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) since 2009, I bring both global perspective and local sensitivity to my work. I offer online and in-person counselling from my bases in London and Colombo, helping clients navigate challenges such as addiction, anxiety, behavioral issues, grief, and life transitions. My therapeutic style is integrative and collaborative, combining Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered approaches. I believe that meaningful change begins with self-awareness. In our sessions, you’ll find a calm, confidential, and supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, develop resilience, and build healthier patterns of living. My goal is not only to help you reduce distress in the present but also to strengthen the mental skills needed for long-term wellbeing and personal growth. What You Can Expect. A safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment Practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties Support for addiction recovery, grief, and behavioral change Guidance in cultivating mindfulness, resilience, and emotional balance Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds

Approach

My approach to therapy is practical, collaborative, and centred on helping you understand how your mind works. I believe that meaningful and lasting change begins with insight. By recognizing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour, you gain the ability to make wiser decisions and respond to life’s challenges in a more balanced way. I provide a calm, respectful, and confidential environment where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. My approach is particularly helpful for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, addiction-related concerns, and life transitions. I support clients in developing self-awareness, emotional stability, and resilience so they can face challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Therapy with me is not only about reducing distress in the present but also about strengthening the mental skills needed for long-term well-being. My goal is to help you develop a disciplined and balanced mind, enabling you to live with greater purpose, stability, and inner peace.

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Basic Information

Colombo, Sri Lanka

In-person & Online

Services

My areas of specialization focus on helping individuals develop psychological resilience, emotional balance, and healthier patterns of thinking and behaviour. I work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties, supporting them in understanding their thoughts and managing their reactions more effectively. I also specialize in stress management and emotional regulation, assisting clients in coping with personal, family, and work-related pressures. Through increased self-awareness and practical strategies, clients learn to respond to challenges with greater clarity and stability. Another important area of my work is personal development and mind training, helping individuals improve decision-making, strengthen concentration, and cultivate a balanced and disciplined mind. In addition, I support individuals facing life transitions and adjustment difficulties, including educational challenges, career decisions, and changes in personal circumstances. Overall, my specialization lies in helping individuals understand their minds, change unhelpful patterns of behaviour, and develop the psychological skills needed for long-term well-being.

Services Offered:

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.
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.
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:

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.
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:

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