Services

My approach to counselling with children and youth integrates the use of creative expression, play therapy techniques, and psycho-educational games and activities with more traditional talk therapy. My 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and their families has shown me that these methods are incredibly effective in facilitating communication and healing, especially in younger clients who may not always have the words to express their feelings and experiences. Through this, I have witnessed remarkable progress and resilience in the children and youth I work with.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting children and youth who have faced a variety of adversities. This has included children and youth who experience(d):

• the separation/divorce of their parents.
• the introduction of a step-parent and/or step-siblings.
• parental/caregiver substance abuse.
• parental/caregiver mental health challenges.
• exposure to domestic violence.
• abuse (verbal, emotional, physical, sexual).
• traumatic injury of a parent or caregiver.
• traumatic loss of a parent or caregiver (i.e., death, incarceration, etc.).
• armed conflict (i.e, war, terrorism, etc.).
• being a victim of violent crime.

Each child's story is unique, and my goal is to empower them to find their voice, regain their strength, and rebuild their sense of safety and trust in the world. Through my work, I strive to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of these young individuals and their families.

Child/youth counselling session (50 minutes) - $140