Our Practitioners

Kelly Ding

MSW, RSW.

PLEASE NOTE that Kelly will be on maternity leave from mid December 2025 – end of April, 2026.

Kelly Ding is a Registered Social Worker located in Coquitlam, British Columbia. She specializes in helping clients find relief from anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, burnout, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief, and childhood trauma. Kelly teaches individuals to gain and apply coping skills for better self-awareness, distress management, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Kelly offers sessions online or in-person. Specialized therapeutic modalities include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness.

In addition to individual therapy, Kelly also provides Couples Counselling and Family Therapy. Kelly’s warm and constructive therapy style has helped numerous individuals reconnect with loved ones and/or to establish better boundaries. In her spare time, she loves to travel, garden, spend time with family, and hike with OliverPollie – her giant poodle.

Jesse Dhillon

MSW, RSW.

Jesse Dhillon is a Registered Social Worker located in Coquitlam, British Columbia. She puts importance to provide a safe, welcoming space for individuals seeking out counselling services. Jesse has 8 years of experience working with a diverse population group including adults, youth and seniors who face challenges with anxiety, depression, substance use, poverty, life changes, and health-related issues. She recognizes each individual has unique needs. Jesse works collectively with individuals to set achievable goals. Jesse offers both in-person and online sessions. She focuses on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based Approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Crisis Intervention. She supports individuals to gain healthy coping tools that can be applied to their day-to-day life to improve their relationships with themselves and others. Jesse provides an open, safe and empowering space for individuals to recognize their resiliency by promoting individuality. She is a true believer in self-growth and transformation. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. She likes to spend her time outdoors, travelling and weight training.

What Our Clients Say

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 24 reviews 
    
  
 
 
       I have really enjoyed my sessions with my therapist. I've found them very helpful in navigating areas in my life to become better, also I like that in each of my sessions, I leave with something that I can work on or implement so that I can continue to grow as a person and learn to learn about myself more.
     
   Tiffany Kwok 
 
 
 
 
 
     I have been a client of Jesse Dhillon at Quiet Strength Counseling in Coquitlam for about a year. Jesse Dhillon provides a safe and non judgmental environment at her practice and offers in-person and online appointments. She listens with attention and compassion to your issues and provides realistic insights and ideas to assist you during challenging and stressful situations.
     
   Marise Pinheiro 
 
 
 
 
 
     After seeing many therapists, I believed I was doomed to receive the help I needed until I met Kelly. Every session I leave more grounded and I feel lighter with more clarify with different types of therapies that are given to me in each session. The place in itself feels like a comforting home with many fidget toys to keep clients busy while letting the mind wander during sessions. My favourite, the weighted dinosaur plushie that makes it feel like there’s a dog or cat sitting on your lap during your sessions to make you feel grounded. Online sessions have also been just as good as well. I’ve recommended many friends and they’ve had the same experience. I am excited that after struggling for so long, I have hope and faith in my healing journey ♥️.
     
   Farhan Kaiyum 
 
 
 
 
 
     Kelly Ding is an absolutely amazing counsellor!
I can’t say enough good things about my experience. She truly cares, listens without judgment, and creates such a comfortable and safe space to open up. Every session feels meaningful she’s helped me grow so much mentally and emotionally. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and goes above and beyond for her clients. I always leave feeling lighter, more confident, and more understood. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and compassionate counsellor who actually makes a difference! 💛
     
   Oasia Moore 
 
 
 
 
 
     Kelly is an individual who appears to have found her calling as a counsellor. The care she provides when you step into the room (and outside of it!) is exceptional. Not only does she hold space for you to talk, vent, and feel, but she will also provide essential context for those thoughts and feelings. She will also use visuals when necessary which I find very helpful. My overall well-being has drastically improved in the year I have been seeing Kelly. I truly cannot say enough great things about her.
     
   Sydnie Lovey 
 
 
 
 
 
     I've been seeing Kelly for about a year and she is an absolutely amazing therapist. She is wonderful and I always genuinely look forward to our sessions. She is exceptionally attentive and creates a very safe, supportive space. Her guidance and expertise have been instrumental in helping me navigate difficult situations, and I feel my daily life and mental health is much improved by seeing her.
     
   Nigel Tan 
 
 
 
 
 
     Highly recommend. Kelly is the best :)
     
   Sue 
 
 
 
 
 
     Kelly is kind, compassionate, non-judgmental, and insightful - all of the things that you'd look for in a counsellor. She is professional, makes therapy not intimidating, and is very understanding of your challenges.

I'd highly recommend her to anyone in the Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam area who is looking for counselling, therapy, or dealing with mental health/relationship challenges. You will leave her sessions feeling better after discovering the quiet strength within yourself!
     
   Robert Tanra 
 
 
 
 
 
     I had a pleasure of being paired with Jesse Dhillon as I needed help with managing the mental stress of being a new parent.

Prior to this, I have met with a psychologist who I felt did not really address my needs and having moved to Coquitlam, I thought I'd look for more someone local.

Jesse was a breath of fresh air when it came to listening, brainstorming and suggesting solutions to my situations. I felt very comfortable in talking to her about anything and looked forward for our weekly meeting. This helped me with managing being a new parent, my career and relationship.

I will definitely keep seeing Jesse and recommend her to anyone looking for help and having someone to talk to.

Thank you so much Jesse!
     
   Jose Ferrer 
 
 
 
 
 
     Kelly has been a great therapist. She has guided me in a caring and comprehensive way through my self-aware journey. I usually leave a session with Kelly feeling stronger, and mindful of my capacity to overcome challenges. She is very professional and understanding. Her approach is always appropriate and useful.
     
   Alejandra Najera 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
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