Ayanthi
De Silva

Registered Psychologist Ayanthi is a true believer in the power of therapy, with its ability to help challenge unhelpful thoughts and strengthen more helpful ones with a bit of skill and plenty of practice.

She spent years working with people who have experienced psychosis, including voice-hearing. A pivotal lesson she learned is that the only power the voices have is the power the voice-hearer gives them. This principle applies to all of us, our internal chatter of self-beliefs, automatic thoughts and rumination are really just a sequence of words in our minds. Mental freedom comes when we get to choose which ones we want to indulge.

Ayanthi’s style of therapy embodies the humanistic and client-centred approach. You are invited to take part in an authentic exploration of your own unique experiences, allowing her to guide you through challenges and growth.

She is a Registered Psychologist who enjoys the collaborative process of working with people to find solutions to problems. This is done through skill-building and goal-setting. Ayanthi also has a fondness for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its emphasis on aligning values with actions in order to create a more fulfilling life.