Vimala

Ms Vimala Periyannanpillai

Chartered Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

Chartered psychologist specialized in counselling and psychotherapy with expertise in dealing with children, adolescents and families.

About Me

I offer Counseling and psychotherapy to help children, adolescents, and their families navigate life's challenges. Our sessions provide a safe space to explore feelings and improve communication. I guide families to understand complex dynamics, fostering stronger connections. This approach supports young people in expressing themselves, building confidence, and finding clearer paths forward together.

Approach

Work unfolds through observing everyday moments at home, at school and between family members, then shaping small, manageable experiments that fit each person's pace. I offer sessions in Colombo and online, in English, Tamil or Sinhala, keeping meetings steady and predictable so children and parents feel able to try new responses. Therapy blends clear skills practice, brief coaching between sessions and family conversations to reduce conflict, ease anxiety and address behaviour with calm structure. Those seeking practical, respectful ways to change interactional patterns often find this helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child Protection

    Services focused on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, or harm, including assessment, intervention, and family support.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications


University of Madras, India

Christian Counseling Center, Vellore, India

Institute of Psychological Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

University of Southampton

Registrations


American Psychological Association (APA)

International Affiliate

The British Psychological Society

Chartered Psychologist

Service Area


Colombo

In-person & Online

Colombo, Western

Sri Lanka