Trauma-informed counselling for children, teens, and parents
Support for the child you love — and for you
You’ve found yourself here because you are stuck and feel overwhelmed
Parenting is hard. You’re doing your best with what you know, and with what you’ve been given. And still, there are moments when you long for support — for clarity, for a way to better understand your child’s inner world. You may be noticing things in your child that leave you feeling unsure, concerned, or searching for answers.
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They might be having big emotional reactions, struggling to sleep, or melting down more often than usual. You can tell something’s off — but nothing you’ve tried has worked.
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They’ve become quieter, more distant, or harder to reach. Maybe they’re questioning who they are, masking how they feel, or just seem disconnected from themselves. You miss their spark — or wonder if it ever felt safe for them to show it.
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Maybe there’s been a divorce, a move, a shift in the family dynamic. Even if things seem “fine,” a part of you senses they’re carrying more than they can say.
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School may have become a place of stress rather than curiosity. You might be seeing meltdowns, avoidance, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, or a loss of confidence — and wondering what’s really going on beneath the surface.
How therapy can support your child
Therapy can offer a safe and supportive space where your child doesn’t need to have the right words or know what’s wrong. It’s a place where feelings, behaviours, and experiences can be explored gently — through conversation, play, creativity, or body-based awareness, depending on your child’s age and needs.
After our work together, you may notice:
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You may begin to see your child feel more settled — inside and out. They might breathe more deeply, sleep more soundly, or simply seem more at ease in their body.
They may start to express big feelings differently — finding new ways to open up, rather than shutting down or acting out.
As their sense of safety grows, so does their confidence. You might notice a renewed curiosity, small signs of resilience, or a willingness to try again.
They might begin to open up, in small ways — through words, creativity, or simple presence.
Every child and teen is unique — so our work will be, too.
My approach is grounded in warmth, trust, and deep respect for your child’s pace and needs. I draw from relational and play-based methods, as well as somatic awareness, adjusting how we work depending on age, personality, and what feels best for them. With younger children, we might use art, storytelling, or play to explore what they’re feeling. With teens, sessions often include conversation, curiosity, and space for their own insight to emerge. I also believe healing happens in connection — so I work closely with parents and caregivers to support the relationship at the heart of everything. Additionally, I offer wrap-around support where I collaborate with the child's other helpers (ie school teachers, mentors, etc).
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If you're feeling unsure, that’s okay.
Sometimes the next step is simply reaching out and being met with care.
I offer parent consultations to explore what your child might need and see if this feels like the right fit — for both of you.