Nipunika Gunawardena
Mrs Nipunika Gunawardena
Phone
Mobile
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Languages
Sinhalese
Registration Number
32901
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor with a strong area of expertise in addiction, supporting adults, young people, and families affected by substance use, problem gambling, and mental health challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s happening for you.
I work with people at all stages of change and take a gentle, trauma-informed, and respectful approach that honours your goals and your pace. Together, we focus on building coping skills, strengthening emotional resilience, and finding practical ways forward that feel right for you.
I also provide culturally responsive counselling and have extensive experience supporting clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, ensuring care feels safe, inclusive, and supportive.
Practice opening hours
Weekends
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Childhood or adolescent issues, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability support, Eating disorders, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Grief and loss, Life threatening Illness, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postnatal depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Person-centred counselling

Practice addresses