Our Child and Youth therapists have specific training and experience with children from age 4 and up.
Play based therapy for younger children is available by some therapists.
Our therapists provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families.
Child Therapy
There are many reasons why you may be seeking therapy for your child, here are a few:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bullying
- Peer pressure
- Behaviour concerns
- School stress (stress of taking exams/ going to school)
- Self esteem issues
- Body image concerns
- Socializing
- New transitions (ex. separation/divorce, new baby)
- Grief/loss
- Trauma
- And more
CHANGES IN A CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Children may have difficulty expressing their emotions with words. Some, may express themselves through behaviours. Parents can find these behaviours troubling and they may struggle to help their child. Some of these behaviours might include:
- Bed wetting
- Nightmares
- Aggression and/or mood swings
- Peer conflicts
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Complaints (headaches or stomach aches)
- Avoiding school
- Avoiding socializing
- And more
Our experienced therapists will work with children and their parents to help them understand these behaviours and relieve the distress they are experiencing.
YOUTH COUNSELLING
The stage of life known as adolescence is a challenging and ever-changing period. It is when teens are exploring who they are, creating their identity and transitioning into adulthood. There are so many different reasons teens seek counselling. Some may include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Peer pressure
- Self-harm behaviours
- Low self esteem
- Substance use
- Bullying
- Feeling misunderstood
- Ideals of perfectionism
- And more
Our therapists will cultivate a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere that fosters a trusting and open relationship. This environment will encourage your teen to feel comfortable in sharing their concerns and experiences
Parent Counselling
If your child/adolescent is apprehensive about coming for counselling, our therapists can still assist you on an individual basis. In this case the therapist will offer suggestions and support to help you work with your child/adolescent.