
Founder of Desa Holistic Wellbeing
Accredited Counsellor/ Coach & Bariatric Support Practitioner loacted in Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Lived experience as a bariatric surgery patient, which has transformed my own life and allows me to connect authentically with clients navigating their own weight loss and wellbeing journeys.

Collbrating with Dr Mo Atalla and the team at Betterlife Surgery, And other Melbourne based Health Care Professionals.
Desanka supports patients to develop psychological readiness, emotional resilience, and sustainable behaviour change throughout their bariatric journey.

Transformation and growth through the stages of your life. Whether it is mental, psychically or surgically base procedures. Desanka influences and and supports individuals through emotional wellbeing, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, grief, trauma, identity shifts and personal growth.

Desanka Holistic Wellbeing is an independent counselling practice based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, client-centred support for emotional and mental wellbeing. While operating independently, Desanka also collaborates with healthcare professionals, Dr Mo Atalla, Bariatric surgeon's and Patient General practitioner when appropriate to ensure clients receive holistic, coordinated care tailored to their individual needs.
Years of experience
Bachelor of Counselling
Professional development
CPD clinical supervision and evidence- based practice.
Verified clinical hours, Member of PACFA.
Hands on experience, includes a diverse range of people.
Commited ongoing CPD Training and regular clinical supervision with industry standards.

We offer accessible referral pathways in Melbourne Victoria Australia collaborating with General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Bariatric Surgeons, and individuals who choose to self-refer.
Accredited Counsellor/ Coach Bariatric Support Practitioner
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