About us
About us
About us
About Healing Cycles Therapy
A look into our mission, our roots, and the story behind our healing approach.
Hi, I'm Dyshni
Hi, I'm Dyshni
I am a Trauma Therapist in Toronto supporting women of color, daughters of immigrants, and mothers who feel the heavy weight of family trauma, relentless cultural expectations, and living in constant survival mode.
I know this journey intimately. I grew up as the eldest daughter of immigrants, raised in a dysfunctional and chaotic home, often carrying that weight, silencing my own pain to hold everyone else together. I became the “fixer,” mastering the art of looking strong—overworking, overachieving, and people-pleasing—while inside, I was deeply exhausted and unseen.
For years, I was stuck in autopilot, doing what had to be done. Perhaps you’re there too, living in survival mode without even realizing it, yet hearing that quiet whisper for something more: rest, joy, and a life that truly feels your own.
I am a Trauma Therapist in Toronto supporting women of color, daughters of immigrants, and mothers who feel the heavy weight of family trauma, relentless cultural expectations, and living in constant survival mode.
I know this journey intimately. I grew up as the eldest daughter of immigrants, raised in a dysfunctional and chaotic home, often carrying that weight, silencing my own pain to hold everyone else together. I became the “fixer,” mastering the art of looking strong—overworking, overachieving, and people-pleasing—while inside, I was deeply exhausted and unseen.
For years, I was stuck in autopilot, doing what had to be done. Perhaps you’re there too, living in survival mode without even realizing it, yet hearing that quiet whisper for something more: rest, joy, and a life that truly feels your own.
My Healing, Your Freedom
My true shift began after I became a mother. In the raw, tender moments of postpartum, I turned toward somatic therapy, trauma healing and nature. I learned how to move out of my head and into my body, finally finding the capacity to soften, rest, and feel safe. This was the pivot: choosing presence over performance, and self-compassion over survival.
My Healing, Your Freedom
My true shift began after I became a mother. In the raw, tender moments of postpartum, I turned toward somatic therapy, trauma healing and nature. I learned how to move out of my head and into my body, finally finding the capacity to soften, rest, and feel safe. This was the pivot: choosing presence over performance, and self-compassion over survival.
The Work We Do Together
I walk alongside the woman who carries heavy histories, family trauma, and cultural pressures, but longs to feel safe, seen, and deeply understood.
We blend trauma-informed Western modalities with Eastern wisdom and crucial cultural awareness. Together, we gently explore the roots of your story—from early attachments and cultural beliefs—supporting your nervous system to find stability and your heart to rediscover joy.
For Tamil-speaking clients, I also offer therapy in Tamil, creating a vital space to speak openly about identity and the parts of your story that can feel too heavy or taboo elsewhere.
You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. I see you. I hear you. Let's make space for the life you deserve.
Hi, I'm Dyshni
I am a Trauma Therapist in Toronto supporting women of color, daughters of immigrants, and mothers who feel the heavy weight of family trauma, relentless cultural expectations, and living in constant survival mode.
I know this journey intimately. I grew up as the eldest daughter of immigrants, raised in a dysfunctional and chaotic home, often carrying that weight, silencing my own pain to hold everyone else together. I became the “fixer,” mastering the art of looking strong—overworking, overachieving, and people-pleasing—while inside, I was deeply exhausted and unseen.
For years, I was stuck in autopilot, doing what had to be done. Perhaps you’re there too, living in survival mode without even realizing it, yet hearing that quiet whisper for something more: rest, joy, and a life that truly feels your own.
My Healing, Your Freedom
My true shift began after I became a mother. In the raw, tender moments of postpartum, I turned toward somatic therapy, trauma healing and nature. I learned how to move out of my head and into my body, finally finding the capacity to soften, rest, and feel safe. This was the pivot: choosing presence over performance, and self-compassion over survival.
The Work We Do Together
I walk alongside the woman who carries heavy histories, family trauma, and cultural pressures, but longs to feel safe, seen, and deeply understood.
We blend trauma-informed Western modalities with Eastern wisdom and crucial cultural awareness. Together, we gently explore the roots of your story—from early attachments and cultural beliefs—supporting your nervous system to find stability and your heart to rediscover joy.
For Tamil-speaking clients, I also offer therapy in Tamil, creating a vital space to speak openly about identity and the parts of your story that can feel too heavy or taboo elsewhere.
You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. I see you. I hear you. Let's make space for the life you deserve.
The Work We Do Together
I walk alongside the woman who carries heavy histories, family trauma, and cultural pressures, but longs to feel safe, seen, and deeply understood.
We blend trauma-informed Western modalities with Eastern wisdom and crucial cultural awareness. Together, we gently explore the roots of your story—from early attachments and cultural beliefs—supporting your nervous system to find stability and your heart to rediscover joy.
For Tamil-speaking clients, I also offer therapy in Tamil, creating a vital space to speak openly about identity and the parts of your story that can feel too heavy or taboo elsewhere.
You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. I see you. I hear you. Let's make space for the life you deserve.
The Work We Do Together
I walk alongside the woman who carries heavy histories, family trauma, and cultural pressures, but longs to feel safe, seen, and deeply understood.
We blend trauma-informed Western modalities with Eastern wisdom and crucial cultural awareness. Together, we gently explore the roots of your story—from early attachments and cultural beliefs—supporting your nervous system to find stability and your heart to rediscover joy.
For Tamil-speaking clients, I also offer therapy in Tamil, creating a vital space to speak openly about identity and the parts of your story that can feel too heavy or taboo elsewhere.
You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. I see you. I hear you. Let's make space for the life you deserve.
The Work We Do Together
I walk alongside the woman who carries heavy histories, family trauma, and cultural pressures, but longs to feel safe, seen, and deeply understood.
We blend trauma-informed Western modalities with Eastern wisdom and crucial cultural awareness. Together, we gently explore the roots of your story—from early attachments and cultural beliefs—supporting your nervous system to find stability and your heart to rediscover joy.
For Tamil-speaking clients, I also offer therapy in Tamil, creating a vital space to speak openly about identity and the parts of your story that can feel too heavy or taboo elsewhere.
You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. I see you. I hear you. Let's make space for the life you deserve.
More About Me
More About Me
A few fun facts about me
A few fun facts about me
(Because Therapists Are People Too)
🍜
I’m a proud foodie: therapy and a good meal are my love languages
I’m a proud foodie: therapy and a good meal are my love languages
🦁
I once touched a lion cub in South Africa (and yes, I’m still processing it)
I once touched a lion cub in South Africa (and yes, I’m still processing it)
🎤
Eminem is my all-time favourite artist: inner child meets inner rebel.
Eminem is my all-time favourite artist: inner child meets inner rebel.
😅
I’m allergic to small talk. Deep chats only, please.
I’m allergic to small talk. Deep chats only, please.
🧘🏽♀️
My dream office? A forest, tea and no Wi-Fi.
My dream office? A forest, tea and no Wi-Fi.
☕
Tea over coffee. I need my steeped tea by 3 pm everyday!
Tea over coffee. I need my steeped tea by 3 pm everyday!
🌍
Cultural roots matter to me: honour where we come from in how we heal.
Cultural roots matter to me: honour where we come from in how we heal.
👣
Nature is my co-therapist. Walk-and-talk sessions are my favourite!
Nature is my co-therapist. Walk-and-talk sessions are my favourite!
More About Me
A few fun facts about me
(Because Therapists Are People Too)
🍜
I’m a proud foodie: therapy and a good meal are my love languages
🦁
I once touched a lion cub in South Africa (and yes, I’m still processing it)
🎤
Eminem is my all-time favourite artist: inner child meets inner rebel.
😅
I’m allergic to small talk. Deep chats only, please.
🧘🏽♀️
My dream office? A forest, tea and no Wi-Fi.
☕
Tea over coffee. I need my steeped tea by 3 pm everyday!
🌍
Cultural roots matter to me: honour where we come from in how we heal.
👣
Nature is my co-therapist. Walk-and-talk sessions are my favourite!
Why It’s Worth It
Why It’s Worth It
Why It’s Worth It
What transformation can look like
What transformation can look like
What transformation can look like
From Restless to Rested
(Is it hard to shut your mind off or rest without feeling guilty or behind?)
Learn how to slow your mind and body so rest actually feels nourishing instead of uncomfortable or guilty. You’ll discover the kind of rest your nervous system responds to—rest that restores, not just pauses.
From Overwhelmed to Regulated
(Do your emotions take over quickly, leaving you flooded, shut down, or on edge?)
You’ll build emotional regulation skills that help you stay grounded, present, and calm—even when life gets loud. No more feeling hijacked by stress, shutdown, or big emotions.
From Carrying Everything to Being Supported
(Are you exhausted from being the strong one who handles everything and never gets to fall apart?)
Release the pressure of being the strong one who holds everyone together. You’ll learn how to share your emotional load, ask for help, and feel supported instead of stretched thin.
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Dyshni MSW, RSW
Trauma Therapist for Women of Colour
Dyshni MSW, RSW
Trauma Therapist for Women of Colour
Dyshni MSW, RSW
Trauma Therapist for Women of Colour
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Coming Soon
Mental Health Counselor
Professional Endorsements
Recognized by fellow clinicians
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"Dyshni is a caring and insightful therapist who creates spaces where clients feel truly seen. Her walk and talk sessions and healing circles offer unique and calming ways for growth and connection, while also fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness."
Shanuja Manoratnam
Registered Psychotherapist
"Dyshni is a compassionate and skilled therapist who creates a culturally attuned and deeply effective space for growth. Dyshni's work honours both individual experience and ancestral context, offering a truly holistic path to healing."
Kathleen Sydney
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Professional Endorsements
Recognized by fellow clinicians
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Professional Endorsements
Recognized by fellow clinicians
"Dyshni is an unwaveringly dedicated social worker and therapist who, with her kind, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel understood and respected"
Manjusha Encharakunil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"Dyshni is a caring and insightful therapist who creates spaces where clients feel truly seen. Her walk and talk sessions and healing circles offer unique and calming ways for growth and connection, while also fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness."
Shanuja Manoratnam
Registered Psychotherapist
"Dyshni is a compassionate and skilled therapist who creates a culturally attuned and deeply effective space for growth. Dyshni's work honours both individual experience and ancestral context, offering a truly holistic path to healing."
Kathleen Sydney
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
What if you can be supported the way you take care of others?
What if you can be supported the way you take care of others?