Family & Youth Counselling
Family relationships are complex — full of love, challenges, change, and growth. Family counselling provides a supportive space to strengthen relationships, navigate conflicts, and help young people and their families feel more connected and understood.
How Family Counselling Can Help
Families seek support for many reasons, including:
- Frequent arguments or communication breakdowns
- Parenting challenges or conflict between parents and children
- Adjusting to major life changes (such as divorce, relocation, or blending families)
- Mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges
- Building stronger bonds, trust, and understanding
- Supporting young people through transitions like adolescence or young adulthood
Family counselling isn’t about finding someone to blame — it’s about working together to create a healthier, more supportive family dynamic.
Children/Youth Counselling
Growing up can be tough. Young people today face unique pressures and challenges — from school stress and social struggles to big emotions and life changes. Youth counselling offers a safe space where young people can talk openly, build confidence, and find healthier ways to cope with whatever they’re facing. Young people come to counselling for all sorts of reasons, including:
- Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed
- Struggles with self-esteem or confidence
- Coping with sadness, depression, or loneliness
- Family changes like divorce, new siblings, or moving
- Challenges with friendships, bullying, or fitting in
- Navigating identity, values, or life goals
- Dealing with anger, frustration, or emotional outbursts
Sometimes young people just need someone outside of their family to talk to — someone who will listen, understand, and help without judgment.
What to Expect
Every family is different, and our work together will reflect your unique needs. Here’s what you can typically expect:
- A Safe, Neutral Space
Sessions are designed to give each family member a voice. Everyone’s perspective matters and is treated with respect and care. - Collaborative Problem-Solving
We’ll work together to identify patterns that are causing difficulties and find new ways of communicating, listening, and supporting each other. - Tailored Approaches for Young People
When working with children or teens, therapy is adapted to meet them where they are — using developmentally appropriate methods like talk therapy, play-based techniques, or creative expression.- A Space to Be Heard
- Sessions are a place where young people can be themselves — no pressure, no judgment, just support.
- Creative and Flexible Approaches
- Sessions might include talking, creative activities, mindfulness, or other hands-on methods to help express thoughts and feelings.
- Skill Building
- We’ll work together on developing skills like managing emotions, solving problems, handling stress, and building stronger relationships.
- A Space to Be Heard
- Tools for Stronger Relationships
Families will learn practical strategies for handling conflict, building emotional resilience, and creating a more connected home environment.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Family Systems Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
- Art and Creative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Approaches
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Learn more about our services and fees.