Child and Youth Counselling
Helping Children Feel Safe, Understood, and Confident
Childhood and adolescence come with big emotions, rapid changes, and experiences that can be difficult to understand or express. At Pacific Pines Wellness, our Child & Youth Therapy services provide a warm, supportive, and developmentally appropriate space where children and teens can explore their feelings, build coping skills, and feel truly understood.
We believe children do their best when they feel safe, heard, and supported. Our therapists meet young clients where they are, using evidence-based and play-informed approaches to help them navigate emotional, behavioural, and social challenges.
How Youth Therapy Can Help
Anxiety, worry, and fears
Emotional regulation and big feelings
Behavioural concerns at home or school
ADHD and attention-related challenges
Neurodiversity-affirming support
Self-esteem and confidence
Social skills and peer relationships
Family changes, separation, or conflict
Trauma, grief, and loss
Identity exploration and stress
We’re Here to Help
Our therapists are trained to work with children and youth aged 6+ using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches. Sessions are tailored to each child’s age, personality, and needs.
How Youth Counselling Can Help?
Teens often express themselves differently than adults. Therapy allows them to communicate through conversation, creativity, movement, and play, making space for all emotions, including sadness, anger, worry, and joy.
What Sessions May Include:
Art, games, and creative activities
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Skill-building for communication and relationships
Collaborative goal setting
Family support and parent guidance when appropriate
For teens, sessions may focus more on talk therapy, identity development, coping skills, and emotional insight.
Supporting Parents & Caregivers
We recognize that parents and caregivers play an essential role in a child’s wellbeing. When appropriate, our therapists may provide caregiver support, guidance, and education to help reinforce growth outside of sessions.
Consistency and predictability are important for therapeutic success. Regularly scheduled sessions help children build trust, feel safe, and make meaningful progress.
Evidence Based Approaches
We believe therapy should fit you, your needs, your goals, and your unique journey. That’s why our counsellors draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, customizing each session to what will work best for you.
Explore our Meet Our Counsellors page to find a counsellor whose expertise and style resonate with you.
Gottman Method for Relationships
Internal Family Systems
EMDR & Brainaspotting
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you work with?
We offer counselling for children aged 6 and up.
Does my child need a diagnosis to attend therapy?
No diagnosis is required. Therapy is beneficial for emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental support.
How long does child and youth counselling take?
Every child is unique. Some may see progress after only a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support to work through deeper emotional challenges or past experiences. Our therapists collaborate with you to create a plan tailored to your child’s needs and goals.
Do you offer direct billing?
We offer both in-person and online counselling services for individuals and couples. You can view our rates here.
Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) services. Please check with your provider to see if you’re eligible for coverage.
At the end of your session we provide you with a detailed receipt, which you can submit to your insurer—often through their online portal.
Direct Billing Available for some insurers
If you have any questions or want help exploring your coverage options, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Can play therapy support my child's behaviour?
Yes. When children learn to recognize and express their emotions, they often gain better self-control and make healthier choices. Play therapy supports them in understanding their behaviors, building problem-solving skills, and communicating more effectively with parents and others.
Can parents be involved in therapy?
Yes. Parent involvement varies depending on the child’s age and needs and is discussed collaboratively.
What is the rescheduling and cancellation policy?
We kindly require 24-hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling to ensure fairness to you, your counsellor, and other clients. Our cancellation fee is the full cost of the counselling session.