Umesha

Mrs Umesha Piyaratne, MSc

Counseling Psychologist

“A dedicated mental health practitioner, lecturer and a counsellor committed to making a positive impact on individuals' lives. I strive to create a safe space for growth, healing, and transformation, and empowering individuals to embrace their true potential is my utmost priority.”

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About Me

I am deeply committed to helping individuals create positive change. My priority is fostering a truly safe and confidential space for your growth. Here, we can explore challenges together, cultivating your innate strengths. I aim to empower you to understand yourself more deeply, supporting genuine healing. This approach is ideal for anyone seeking a collaborative partnership. You can embrace your true potential and navigate life with renewed confidence.

Approach

To make a positive impact, I blend attentive listening with clear structure so sessions feel steady, focused and respectful of your pace. I work with you in Kandy or online, in English, matching practical techniques with reflective space so learning and emotional shifts happen between appointments as well as during them. We set short, realistic steps, track what helps, and adapt as needed to manage anxiety, anger, mood or relationship strains. This way of working often suits young adults and anyone seeking grounded, collaborative support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • 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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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Sri Lanka National Association of Counsellors

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

University of West London

Service Areas

A Minds Place

In-person & Online

Digana

Kandy, Central

Sri Lanka

Digana, Kandy, Sri Lanka