About

Danushka — Counsellor, Mentor & Wellbeing Facilitator

As someone learning and growing myself, I understand the importance of a supportive space to air thoughts and feelings that may be causing conflict or contraction within. My reason for being here is that simple: to sit beside you — in your struggles, your ordinary moments, your victories — and in the opportunity for more peace, growth, and meaning.

Transparency

A note before anything else

I have years of experience playing a minor or major role in supporting people through difficult periods, breakthrough realisations, and transformation.

The early days

What matters most

I was always drawn to understanding what matters the most in this life. That took me down various roads, inside and out.

The corporate years

Law, and something alongside it

Career wise, I was a corporate and commercial lawyer inside a top-tier law firm. Alongside the work itself, I managed to weave in some of my passion — running wellbeing programs, meditations and group discussions — for colleagues navigating the discontent and pressure.

The turning point

2023 — leaving & curiosity

In 2023 I left the firm to travel, and to begin a journey of self-care and discernment. It wasn't a straight line. I dealt with my own challenges along the way and it was through those that the clearer, more grounded, realisations came.

What it became

Counsellor, teacher, facilitator

That journey led me to become a 1:1 counsellor and mentor, accredited meditation teacher, to facilitate music therapy, and run programs & retreats in the Asia region. Alongside it, I was lucky enough to run some not-for-profit projects across Asia addressing things I care about, like animal welfare, children's orphanages, and communities facing poverty. I only ever felt fulfilled in serving something bigger than myself.

Today

Law & Light, alongside A Held Space

I now run my own legal practice, Law & Light, alongside this counselling and wellbeing offering. The two aren't as separate as they might seem — both are, at their core, about helping people navigate something difficult with clarity and care.

The mission

A Held Space exists to be exactly that — a space where you will feel seen, heard and understood - where reflection and honest presence help draw you closer to what you want, in whatever context is relevant right now.

Let's begin

If this feels like the right fit, I'd love to hear from you.

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