Arvinder

Clinical Counsellor

Arvinder is a registered counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She is currently working as a Clinical Counsellor in the Primary Care Network, Richmond, Vancouver Coastal Health. She has worked as a Concurrent Disorders Counselor in the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program and the Heartwood Centre for Women at British Columbia Children’s & Women’s Hospital. She has been working in the Mental Health field for over 15 years and has worked in the Mood Disorders Clinic at the University of British Columbia Hospital and in the Reproductive Mental Health Clinic at British Columbia Women’s Hospital as a research coordinator.

Arvinder also has a private counselling practice. She has experience working with individuals dealing with cross-cultural issues, domestic violence, family issues, marital issues, youth/school issues, mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders (both mental health and substance use together).

Dalerina

Fitness & Nutrition Coach

Dalerina D’silva holds a Masters in Biochemistry from Mumbai University and is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Her academic interests and professional background as a Performing Artiste and Fitness & Nutrition Coach have fueled her passion in the Health and Wellness industry.

Through her coaching journey, Dalerina has enjoyed reconnecting people with their food, their passion and their overall wellbeing, encompassing Body-Mind-Spirit wellness. She grew up in Mumbai, India and is a mother of two beautiful children who are her constant source of motivation, learning and joy.

Dalerina is excited to join the POD at Dolphin Kids – Future Ready Leaders and take on the role of Program Director for the next year 2021-2022. Her work and vision align with Dolphin Kids, of wanting to raise Strong. Healthy. Happy kids and she is looking forward to bringing her years of coaching experience as well as incorporating nutrition education into our services for the Dolphin Kids Community. Whether food, technology, or life experiences, we are what we consume and Dalerina wants to ensure every child has a healthy and empowering “life-diet”.

Helena

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Helena is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over a decade of experience, is fluent in both English and Mandarin and holds a master’s degree in counselling from City University of Seattle, Vancouver. She is also trained in play therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy and Internal Family System training.

Helena has a gentle and warm approach as she assists children, couples, and families who are going through tough times, looking for clarity in life, or just want to improve the quality of their lives.

She provides an empathic and safe environment in which clients gain insights and understanding about their experiences which leads to self-awareness, feeling of freedom, empowerment, and positive change. She works from a Person-Centered/Client-Centered, strength-based perspective along with Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Sharon

Registered Social Worker

Sharon is a Registered Social Worker, she completed her Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She utilizes an evidence-based practice, strength-based approach, and trauma-informed lens to instill self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-motivation through a collaborative approach.

Sharon is passionate about helping youth and young adults achieve their full potential, discover their strengths, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Sharon is fluent in Korean and English.