Your Counsellor
Meet Kiran
A Registered Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years of experience helping children, teens, and families thrive.
aBOUT kIRAN
Bringing Forth the Light in Every Family
Kiran Dhingra Stenstrom, MSW RCSW
I am passionate about bringing forth the light in every child, teen, or parent that I meet — to inspire feelings of empowerment, resiliency, and connectedness.
With a Master of Social Work degree and registration as a Clinical Social Worker in BC. Kiran brings over 25 years of dedicated clinical experience to every session at Sunray Child & Family Counselling.
Kiran's career spans some of the most complex and meaningful areas of social work — including child welfare, domestic violence, Indigenous health, teen healthy relationships, and child and youth mental health. She currently also practices in infant mental health and attachment at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children and Youth in Victoria, BC. Kiran is also registered as an RSW in Ontario for Virtual Services.
Her approach is always client-centred: warm, non-judgemental, and deeply attuned to the unique circumstances of every person she works with. Whether you are navigating anxiety, family conflict, a difficult life transition, or looking to build stronger connections with your child, Kiran offers a safe space to begin that journey.
The Name Behind the Practise
Kiran originates from Sanskrit and means "RAY OF LIGHT" — the inspiration for the name Sunray Child & Family Counselling.
Years of Clinical Experience
Education and Credentials
RCSW - Registered Clinical Social Worker
MSW - Master of Social Work
Clinical Training & Certifications
- Certificate in Expressive Play Therapy
- Certificate in Child & Youth Mental Health
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (A-DBT)
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Ross Greene Collaborative Problem Solving
- Filial Therapy
- Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches
- Member of BCASW (BC Association of Social Workers)
- Member of BCPTA (BC Play Therapy Association)
My Approach
How We Work Together
Every person who walks through my door deserves to feel heard, respected, and valued. My approach is always client-centered - we move at your pace.
01
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We start with a complimentary video call to discuss your needs, answer questions, and see if we're a good fit - no obligation
02
Intake Session
We establish your goals, discuss your history, and collaboratively develop a treatment plan tailored to you and your child.
03
On-going Sessions
Regular sessions use evidence-based, creative, and mindfulness techniques to build skills and create lasting, meaningful change
"You set the pace, and together we work toward meaningful, lasting change."