Meet Chaminga

Chaminga Dhanapala
​​By appointment only.
Chaminga is a nationally registered AHPRA psychologist, who also holds registration as a Chartered Counseling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society as well as registration with the Sri Lankan Medical Council as a Clinical Psychologist. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Federation of Trauma & Aftermath Research. She is registered with Medicare & ATAPS as a provider for Psychology items
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Chaminga completed her Master of Social Sciences with Honors in Psychology in 2002, & previously her Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honors in Psychology, her Bachelor of Sciences in Human Biology at the University of Waikato in New Zealand in 2002. She completed a Post Graduate Diploma of Psychotherapy in Australia in 2007. Since then, she has worked across various mental health settings in Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka & the United Kingdom.

Traversing cultures, cities and countries, Chaminga has come to value diversity, flexibility, and self-
understanding in her professional and personal life.  She was born in New Zealand, she migrated to Australia to pursue her professional practice. Her multi-cultural life and work experience enhances her eclectic, client-centered approach to therapy. ​

Chaminga can provide assistance in English and Sinhalese language. She specializes in a variety of evidence-based and best practice therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to best meet the needs of her clients and their families. 

​Chaminga helps create lasting and meaningful changes to her clients lives. She is a psychologist and couples therapist who uses a gentle, client-centered therapeutic approach. She supports adults, adolescents, children, couples, families & groups in dealing with issues relating to depression, anxiety, stress, anger, self esteem, confidence, marriage, relationship & family problems, behavioural & adjustment issues, grief & loss, abuse, trauma, and the general range of life and workplace issues.

​Her professional and life experiences allow Chaminga to approach therapy from a place of deep understanding, providing her clients with a safe, authentic environment to explore their issues.   She is passionate about supporting people to reach their true potential, improve their relationships and lead happier, more meaningful lives.

​Evolve Mindfulness Clinic transformation through contemplation, acceptance, awareness and values in action!