Meet the Team!
This work cannot be done alone & this team is a vital part of Oru Kutty Community & 10oclockjoefi. Each individual brings unique perspectives to inform the work being done. If you would like to join this incredible team, scroll down to the bottom for instructions!
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Erin specializes in trauma therapy & play therapy. She takes a holistic, collaborative approach to care—rooted in cultural sensitivity, attachment-based principles, & trauma-informed practice. Erin draws from a variety of therapeutic models, including CBT, Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, & DBT, to meet each client where they are. She believes that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, with animals, & with the world around us.
Fun fact: She is a photographer & illustrator who finds joy in being out in nature with her dog, & exploring new recipes.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hareesma is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in South Asian communities & supporting clients as they reclaim their stories, build emotional resilience, & reconnect with what matters most. She brings a deep understanding of the emotional complexity that comes with holding many roles—whether as a parent, partner, caregiver, or professional. She offers virtual therapy in English & Tamil or in-person therapy in Barrie, Ontario!
Fun fact: She can laugh for hours at the same joke—joy, connection, & humour are a big part of how she shows up in life & in her work.
Trauma Therapist
Malar is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors & Canadian Certified Counsellor, who holds a MA in Counselling Psychology. She is a queer Tamil trauma therapist who brings lived experience, deep care, & cultural grounding to her work. They support folks navigating trauma, identity, & systemic harm through a warm, collaborative approach. You can connect with her for virtual or in-person counselling through Haven Wellness Collective.
Fun fact: Malar has Chetti Melaka heritage & speaks conversational Tamil & Malay!
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Sherani can provide mental health services to those located within Alberta. She is an only child & the daughter of Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants, with a deep commitment to BIPOC mental health—especially for those navigating the parenting journey. Her approach is grounded in cultural understanding, compassion, & collaboration, & she’s passionate about supporting clients in building lives that feel rooted, intentional, & truly their own.
You can connect with her for a free consultation or book with her through the BIPOC Healing Centre.
Research & Knowledge Translator
Nithyla is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, pursuing a BSc in both Health Sciences & Psychology. Bridging these disciplines, she is passionate about addressing health outcomes that are shaped by systemic barriers. She is dedicated to supporting the Tamil diaspora by promoting culturally responsive care, & advocating for greater visibility, health equity & research. Becoming part of the team is both a continuation of this commitment & a meaningful way to apply her research background.
Fun fact: She loves creative pursuits like singing & painting & is currently learning to crochet!
Personal Trainer & Puppenmacher
Lola is a certified personal trainer & she is working on a specialization in prenatal & postpartum with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). She holds a BA in Psychology, just like Joefin. Beyond fitness, she’s an avid traveler who loves exploring new places with the best puppy in the world, Echo. Lola values mental wellbeing & strives to create inclusive, engaging fitness experiences for all. She will provide in-person services in Halifax, Canada & virtual services everywhere else!
Fun fact: She’s an incredible dollmaker & will be making dolls for doula clients!
Full-Spectrum Doula
Aarabi is a Tamil-Canadian who is certifying to become a full-spectrum doula and would love to support you in your birth, postpartum. fertility or infant/pregnancy loss journey. She is driven by a passion for equity and living with a chronic mental health condition herself, she knows how much it matters to have someone who really understands what you're going through at one of the most vulnerable times in your life.
Fun fact: She’s started learning bharathanatyam four years ago as an adult!
Founder | Educator | Doula
Joefin is a certified reproductive-spectrum doula & sexual health educator. She specializes in working with clients with complex needs around sexuality/fertility, labour/birth, postpartum/parenting, or abortion/loss. She holds a BA in Psychology with a concentration in Biology and is pursuing an MSc in Health Sciences. When she's not supporting birthing people through infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, or grief, she can be found knitting, watching movies & TV shows, or chilling at home. Joefin's passion is to have folks empowered and educated to the point where harm, violence, and trauma are prevented. She provides in-person services in New Westminster, Canada & virtual services everywhere else!
Fun fact: She’s fluent in Tamil and has an affinity for language learning!
Join our team!
Email admin@orukuttycomm.org with
1) a cover letter outlining your interests & future aspirations,
2) & your resume with "talents" or favourite experiences.
