Discover our child counselling services
In a world where you as a parent have access to an abundance of information at the click of a button, but where there are so many conflicting opinions, it can be hard to know the "right" thing to do when it comes to your children.
Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever do! Don't do it alone!
Many of you are juggling working full time (or more), caring for aging parents, on top of managing most of your own family responsibilities. We know how hard it can be to manage all of this, let alone feel like you're excelling.
The challenges that our young kids are facing today seem to be constantly evolving and becoming more difficult and nuanced to manage.
At CW Therapy we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and want you to know there is no shame in getting more support for children.
Our team of therapists will work with you, and your child, to develop a personalized plan to help your child get back to the business of being a happy, healthy kid!
Is this what your child is struggling with?
Look for signs of mental health struggles in your children. If you notice at least one of those symptoms, it's good to reach out for a professional's opinion.
Frequent headaches or stomachaches
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty managing ADHD
Problems with many areas of daily life
Feeling bad about themselves
Excessive worry about the future
Withdrawal from friends & family
Unusual avoidance of school
Changes in sleeping/eating habits
Changes in mood, behaviour, personality
Self-destructive behaviours, self-harm
Irritability, outbursts
Talks about death/suicide
Excessive sadness (more than 2 weeks)
Comments like “I wish I weren’t here”
Our approach to children therapy
We take an open, honest, and compassionate approach to ensure that you can feel comfortable and secure in our care. Our therapists are trained to deal with the unique challenges children are facing, and have a toolbox of child specific skills and strategies to support them.
We work with all types of issues and disorders:
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Addressing mental health challenges and developing strong and healthy self-care habits from a young age can help children manage future life stressors and reach their full potential!
Treating a child’s mental health challenges as soon as possible can help children reduce problems at home, in school, and in forming friendships, supporting in healthy development into adulthood.
Emotional
Behavioural
Your options for child therapy
Depending on the age of the child, we have four options of therapy to choose from:
Meeting with parent(s) alone
Sessions alone with older children
Both parents and children present
Parent(s) attending the last 15 minutes of the session to discuss tools and skills to work on between sessions
Therapy with children can include talking, playing, or other activities to help the child express feelings and thoughts. For older children we often include worksheets and skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help with managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and increasing healthy coping skills.
Our services are designed to help children develop healthy coping skills and build resilience. We want to help children learn to cope with their emotions to build a brighter future.
For information on support for teens, please visit our Teen Therapy page.
Support for you as a parent
We also offer Parenting Coaching, which is a great place to start if you're not sure about when therapy for your child is necessary. Parent coaching provides personal support, no matter what stage you are in your parenting journey, and will help you develop effective parenting skills, enhance family dynamics, and promote the overall well-being of both you and your children.
Children are developing the minds and bodies they will have for the rest of their lives. Early intervention to help them cope with mental health strain is our best way to ensure their health and happiness.
Book a free initial child counselling consultation today!
Available in Oakville, Georgetown & virtual
Before you begin child counselling, you may have many questions and concerns; that's perfectly natural.
We want you to make an informed decision about child therapy. That's why, we invite you to schedule a free 15-min consultation with us.
During this initial call, you will get the opportunity to ask your questions, and we will tell you more about what to expect from our child therapy services.
PS. This call doesn't obligate you to work with us! You can use this form also if you have questions before booking a consultation.
