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Varuni started her counseling journey in 2003 and is oriented towards psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She is a certified psychotherapist practicing in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
Qualifications and ongoing education
Diploma in Psychology – Institute of Mental Health
Diploma in Child Psychology – Institute of Mental Health
Diploma in Counseling and Psychology – Institute of Psychological Studies (IPS)
BSc (Psychology), University of London
Adult Clinical processes – Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute
Clinical Journeys – Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center, New York.
Services
Varuni offers individual counseling as well as couples therapy / marriage counseling. Some of the areas that can be treated with psychoanalysis or psychodynamic psychotherapy at Varuni’s private practice (The Wellness Center):
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicidal thoughts
- Life transitions
- Procrastination
- Divorce and other relationship issues
Contact: (+94) 777 396369 (WhatsApp only)
For availability and reservations: varunifernando.com/appointments/
What is counseling?
Counseling is a a non-judgmental and collaborative process. Success in counseling could be defined as a process where an individual seeks change and achieves it. If you have never been to counseling before and have no idea what to expect, you might like to read this short article to get a glimpse of what is to come – https://www.varunifernando.com/what-is-psychotherapy/
Emergencies and counseling for young children
The Wellness Center does not offer counseling services to children under the age of 14years.
The Wellness Center does not offer emergency services. If you need to speak to a counselor urgently, please consider the following:
- National Mental Health Helpline – 1926
- CCCLine – 1333
- Sri Lanka Sumithrayo – 0707 308308
