Chaminga Dhanapala is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Brisbane. You’ll find the practice at Level 8, 288 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. The focus is on helping people feel more steady day to day, especially when life feels a bit too much.
Chaminga works with adults, couples, and families. This can include people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or ongoing worries that don’t seem to switch off. At times, therapy also looks at how conflict shows up at home, or how changes in life can shake up sleep, energy, and motivation.
Sessions are available as individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Some people prefer a one-on-one space to sort through what’s going on. Others find it helps to bring a partner or family member into the conversation, so everyone gets a clearer picture and can move forward together.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the main approaches used. That means working through thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a practical way. It’s not about “fixing” people. It’s more about learning skills you can use between sessions, when stress hits or when old patterns start taking over.
Chaminga also uses stress management techniques to support day-to-day wellbeing. These can include calming strategies, setting up healthier routines, and working out what helps you cope in real life, not just in theory. Language support is available in English and Sinhala, which can make sessions feel more comfortable and easier to follow.
If you’re unsure what kind of support you need, that’s okay. Many people start with what’s happening right now—what’s bothering them, what’s changed, and what they want to be different. From there, the therapy usually builds a plan that fits your situation, at a pace that feels manageable.