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Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
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Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
550-2950 Douglas St. Victoria, BC V8T
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Your family means everything to you, but parenting can feel overwhelming when your child is struggling emotionally or behaviourally. You may be watching them cope with anxiety, big emotions, loss, trauma, or difficult transitions and wondering how to help. Many parents quietly ask themselves, Am I doing this right? Sometimes our own past experiences can make parenting even harder. At the heart of it all, parents want the same thing: for their children to feel confident, connected, resilient, and hopeful about their future.
I’ll work alongside you as a partner in your child’s mental health journey. I offer play therapy, teen girl counselling, parent support, and family therapy in a warm, supportive environment. With care, consistency, and collaboration, counselling can help children, teens, and families build stronger connections, healthier coping skills, and lasting change.
Let's find out if I am the right fit for your family's needs. Reach out today for a free, 15-minute introductory consultation.
Call or Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom now for a free 15 minute consultation - (431) 814-1492

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sunray Child and Family Counselling

550-2950 Douglas St.

Victoria, BC V8T map

 (431) 814-1492
My website
Sessions take place in a child-friendly play room with a warm, inviting space for teens and families. I also offer secure online sessions.
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (431) 814-1492
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sunray Child and Family Counselling

550-2950 Douglas St.

Victoria, BC V8T map

 (431) 814-1492
My website
Sessions take place in a child-friendly play room with a warm, inviting space for teens and families. I also offer secure online sessions.
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $160

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • Cowan
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Johnston Group
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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Debit, Visa or Mastercard is accepted as payment. My services are also covered by many extended health benefit providers. Some direct billing is available.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492
"
Debit, Visa or Mastercard is accepted as payment. My services are also covered by many extended health benefit providers. Some direct billing is available.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 10112 Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2000

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with BC Association of Social Workers 1005981 / 2014
  • Membership with BC Play Therapy Association BCPTA Member / 2024
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I have 25-years of experience as a social worker with children, youth and families. I have experience in child welfare, domestic violence, Indigenous health care, teen healthy relationships programs, and child and youth mental health. I'm also an experienced parent to two teenaged children.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492
"
I have 25-years of experience as a social worker with children, youth and families. I have experience in child welfare, domestic violence, Indigenous health care, teen healthy relationships programs, and child and youth mental health. I'm also an experienced parent to two teenaged children.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Concerns
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I also offer 1-1 Teen Counselling sessions for girls. Are you a young woman who feels weighed down by all the pressures, body image expectations or relationship drama? Being a young woman today is hard. Maybe you're finding that your emotions are all over the place or you're withdrawing more into your room or social media feed. I want to provide a safe space for you to explore these issues.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492
"
I also offer 1-1 Teen Counselling sessions for girls. Are you a young woman who feels weighed down by all the pressures, body image expectations or relationship drama? Being a young woman today is hard. Maybe you're finding that your emotions are all over the place or you're withdrawing more into your room or social media feed. I want to provide a safe space for you to explore these issues.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492

2 Endorsements

Mary Klovance
Mary Klovance
Counsellor, RCC, MA, BEd, BA
Dragonfly Counselling
Dragonfly Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Kiran is a seasoned clinician with a passion for enhancing family wellness. She has a style that is gentle yet direct, supportive and inclusive. I highly encourage families who are struggling in their relationships to connect with Kiran for healing.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our first session is an Intake so that we may review your goals; thoroughly discuss the challenges; set out some tools you can use right away and create a plan for your counselling journey. In my therapy work, I draw from training in Expressive Play Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed, Neuroaffirming and Client-centred approaches.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492
"
Our first session is an Intake so that we may review your goals; thoroughly discuss the challenges; set out some tools you can use right away and create a plan for your counselling journey. In my therapy work, I draw from training in Expressive Play Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed, Neuroaffirming and Client-centred approaches.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-1492

Location

Primary Location

Sunray Child and Family Counselling

550-2950 Douglas St.

Victoria, BC V8T

(431) 814-1492

Email Me

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Sessions take place in a child-friendly play room with a warm, inviting space for teens and families. I also offer secure online sessions.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 814-1492
"
Sessions take place in a child-friendly play room with a warm, inviting space for teens and families. I also offer secure online sessions.
Photo of Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (431) 814-1492