About Us
Dr.M.B.S.Niranjala Fernando
Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Dr. M. B. S. Niranjala Fernando is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist based in Sri Lanka. She is the Founder, Chairperson, and Administrator of the Global Institute Of Counseling Professionals (GIOCP).
Founder, Chairperson, Administrative Director at Global Institute of Counseling Professionals GIOCP
Member of the editorial board of the International Centre for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy ICCPP
Professor at Royal Psychologist Community Pakistan RPC
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.