Career and Expertise
Founder of GIOCP: She established the Global Institute Of Counseling Professionals. Dr Niranjala provides psychological testing, counseling and psychotherapy.
Academic roles: She is a professor of behavioral science of psychology and counseling, has lectured at several Sri Lankan institutions and universities locally and internationally and is a life education trainer for some projects conducted under Family Health Beuro Ministry of Health Sri Lanka.
Diverse experience: With over 25 years of experience, her background includes work as a psychological counselor, fitness and dance instructor, and a consultant for both local and international organizations.
Appointments: She is available for in-person consultations at Medihelp Hospitals Piliyandala & Medihelp Hospitals Bandaragama and also Queen Hospital in Ratmalana. Appointments can also be scheduled through Sri Lanka's Doc990 Channeling Services or eChannelling network
Professional Credentials
Educational background: Her qualifications include a B.A., M.A., an M.Sc. SM (SL), a PhD from the UK, and an honorary Doctor of Science (Hon. D. Sc.).
In addition to her extensive administrative and academic responsibilities, she maintains a vibrant and well-established clinical practice as a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist. Her therapeutic work primarily focuses on talk therapy and counseling interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation, integrating evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs.
As a highly sought-after counselor and psychotherapist, she offers a wide range of specialized services, including rehabilitation counseling, couples and family counseling, family therapy, person-centered therapy, behavioral counseling, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Her clinical approach is grounded in a holistic and integrative framework, combining elements of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness-based modalities to promote emotional resilience, personal growth, and relational harmony.
Through years of dedicated clinical work, she has developed a reputation for fostering a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that encourages clients to explore their inner experiences, gain insight, and achieve meaningful change. Her practice continues to serve as a model of excellence in psychotherapy, bridging scientific understanding with compassionate care.
