Kavitha Devarajan

Kavitha Devarajan is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression. Kavitha also addresses issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and questions about life purpose.

Kavitha uses practical conversation to help people untangle what feels stuck. Sessions focus on clear steps and everyday strategies rather than jargon. She listens for patterns in thoughts and behaviour that are getting in the way of small, manageable changes.

Her approach includes making a simple plan together and checking progress each session. She adapts the pace to each person’s comfort and discusses what techniques might suit their situation. Topics often include communication, guilt and forgiveness, social anxiety and workplace stresses.

Kavitha speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, which can help when cultural context matters. She explains options for working together and how the subscription model applies to sessions and scheduling.

Before a first session she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so she can learn some basic background. That information is used to set initial goals and to decide practical steps for the early sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Evidence-based approaches focus on clear, practical techniques that people can use between sessions. Cognitive-style techniques look at thought patterns and unhelpful beliefs, helping people test and shift those thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioural techniques involve trying small, planned actions to change unhelpful habits and build confidence in social or workplace situations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and then suggests approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as progress is made or needs change.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, and making it easier to schedule regular appointments. Online work can also make it simpler to involve language support when needed, given she speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.