We offer child counsellingcounselling for adolescentsfamily counsellingcounselling for individuals (adults)counselling for parents

Supporting your child and family

Natalie applies Play Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques and strategies to help children with anxiety, attention difficulties, stress, behavioural concerns, bullying, grief and loss, and parent-child conflict. To support families, she also draws from her two years of extensive training in Functional Family Therapy, a strengths-based model built on a foundation of acceptance and respect.

Natalie views the family as a system and in counselling, she includes as many family members as possible. With this approach, counselling helps both the individual child who is “acting out” while also improving family dynamics.

Supporting you to strengthen your parent-child relationship

Natalie helps you to connect with your child on a deeper level and to strengthen your parent-child bond in these key areas:

  • Communication and Active Listening

Effective communication involves both expressing thoughts and actively listening to your child, fostering a safe space for open dialogue.

  • Trust and Emotional Connection

Building trust through consistency, empathy, and understanding helps children feel secure and valued.

  • Setting Boundaries with Love

Clear and consistent boundaries help children understand acceptable behaviours while feeling supported and loved.

  • Quality Time and Shared Activities

Engaging in activities together strengthens the bond and creates lasting memories.

What to expect

1. Initial assessment

The first meeting is usually attended by one or both parents, but without the child. We ask parents to share with us their concerns regarding their child’s behaviour and emotional connection. We also ask about the family history and background. We discuss the goal for the therapy and the approach  used help the child achieve that goal. The assessment meeting duration is 50 minutes.

2. Play therapy for children

To help a child express feelings that may be difficult or tricky to verbalize, we use Play Therapy. A fully-equipped playroom with special toys allows children to fully express their feelings through structured play in a specialized, safe environment that supports their growth and change.

3. Parent coaching

We offer you an opportunity to learn strategies and skills you can apply to improve communication with your child. You will be able to deal effectively with concerning behaviour and collaborate with your child.

4. Family therapy

Usually involving the entire family or the parent and the child (for example, mother and son, or father and son). Parents will have an opportunity to play together and strengthen their relationship with their children, learn how to develop closeness between family members, and change communication patterns, if needed.

Fees

One session duration is 50 minutes. Session fee – $260. Payment is due at the end of each session and we conveniently accept debit, cheque, cash, e-transfers, VISA, and MasterCard.

Group Child Counselling Services

Kids Reconnect Feelings & Friends Group for Kids

Kids Reconnect offers group child counselling. The Feelings & Friends Group for Kids is a specialized group for kids to learn, practice, and grow their emotional, relational, and communication skills in fun, gentle ways.

Kids Reconnect Feelings & Friends Group for Kids
  • 8 weeks
  • Includes an introduction and a wrap-up session for parents
  • 4-8 children aged 6-8 years and 9-12 years old (grouped accordingly)
  • 90-minute weekly sessions
  • $200 per session
  • Scheduled on weekday evenings
  • Includes all materials + snacks
  • The next group starts in July 2024

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