Child and youth therapy

All three of our therapists work with children and young people, using play therapy and other developmentally appropriate approaches so that a child can express what is going on without having to find adult words for it. Behaviour is a form of communication, and our job is to help uncover what lies beneath it.

Parents and caregivers are part of the work. Child therapy usually begins with a parent intake session, and along the way we help families understand behaviours, respond with confidence, and make changes that hold at home.

For teens, sessions look more like adult therapy: a private, non-judgmental space to understand the why behind thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and to build insight and healthier ways of coping.

Often helpful for

• Anxiety, fears and phobias
• ADHD
• OCD
• Low mood
• Anger, frustration and big emotions
• Behavioural challenges
• Bullying and school-related stress
• Family changes, including separation and divorce
• Self-esteem and confidence