Dilka Emmanuel

Dilka Emmanuel is a Recovery Manager at Harbor and has been in recovery for more than 16 years.

Dilka specialises in mentoring and coaching people through addiction recovery, from moments of crisis to the slower work of rebuilding a stable life. Having been through recovery herself, she knows how much patience it takes, and how much depends on trust.

Dilka has also founded two companies, and that business experience shapes the practical way she supports clients.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Dilka studied at City University London, where she earned a BSc (Hons) in Sociology and Media Studies, followed by an MSc in Interprofessional Practice with a focus on society, violence and practice.

In 2025, she completed the Foundation in Applied Behavioural Health & Recovery Coaching with Portobello Behavioural Health.

Professional Experience

When a client’s life feels unsteady, Dilka offers practical support to help them find their feet. As things settle, she helps clients build new routines and keeps working with them as they become more independent.

Although Dilka’s own recovery helps her understand what clients are going through, she always keeps the focus on each client’s needs.

Approach to Care

Dilka takes clients’ privacy seriously and lets change happen at a pace each person can manage.

Her approach is calm and practical, and she helps people build the confidence and structure they need to move forward.