Our Mission

Niyamma is a play on the Sanskrit word “Niyam”. Niyam means principles. Niyamma Therapy is all about finding a set of practices personalized to our own lifestyles and circumstances which help to live a happy, healthy, and liberated state of being. Everyone will have different principles which they follow, or which work for them, these will be unique to them. 

At Niyamma Therapy, a variety of modalities and approaches are used. Each practitioner brings their own theoretical orientation to the table, however generally speaking, at Niyamma there is an emphasis on Client-Focused Therapy. 

Within Client Focused Therapy, the client is the expert on their life, and the therapist is there to guide and support them in both identifying and fulfilling their goals. 

Additionally, Niyamma Therapy works with modalities such as ( but not limited to): 

Narrative Therapy-   which helps the client explore the narrative of their life and circumstances which shaped their thoughts/behaviours and allows for the therapist to introduce new perspectives of the same story.  

DBT  - which is an evidence-based approach that helps people learn/use new skills & regulate emotions to build lives they feel are worth living, with a focus on both change and acceptance 

 ACT-  which is type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.

IFS:  which is a type of psychotherapy that helps people understand and heal themselves. It's based on the idea that the mind is made up of many parts, or "subpersonalities", that work together to keep us safe.

Somatic Therapy: which is  a type of mental health counseling that focuses on the body's connection to emotions. It's used to treat trauma, PTSD, and other mental health issues.

Niyamma Therapy strives to ensure a warm, judgement free and safe space for clients to navigate through their thoughts, concerns and/or life challenges. We welcome clients from all walks of life, of all communities and cultures, and prides itself on culturally aware therapy, in which the client can truly be “understood”.

Devyani is trained in DBT, Gottman, Sex & Couple's Therapy, and as an ADHD Clinical Service Provider.She also uses a variety of techniques and approaches  such as ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, IFS and EFS in her psychotherapy practice.

Devyani currently offers Virtual Sessions and In-Person sessions. 

*Waitlist in effect  for In-Person - Inquire for Open Slots* 

 Malavikka has completed her Master's of Counselling and is a certified addictions counsellor. Malavikka's specialities include anger management, navigating intimate partner violence. She uses a variety of approaches in her psychotherapy practices including, but not limited to CBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness. 

Malavika currently offers virtual sessions.