Child Therapy
Helping children understand themselves and feel more confident navigating the world.
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling.
Sometimes it comes out as worry, frustration, big emotions, withdrawal, difficulty at school, or changes in behaviour.
Sometimes a child simply seems different, and you're not sure what they need.
Therapy can give your child a space to be understood, express themselves, and develop a better understanding of their emotions and experiences.
What does child therapy look like?
Therapy with children is different from adult therapy.
Depending on your child's age and needs, sessions may include:
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Conversation
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Play
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Drawing or creative activities
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Stories and metaphors
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Emotional awareness activities
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Coping and regulation skills
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Problem-solving
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Exploring relationships and experiences
I adapt the way I work to the child rather than expecting every child to communicate in the same way.
A neurodiversity-affirming approach
Children don't all experience the world in the same way.
Some children may experience differences in:
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Attention
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Sensory processing
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Communication
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Social interaction
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Emotional regulation
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Executive functioning
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Flexibility and transitions
I approach these differences with curiosity and respect.
The goal isn't to make a child appear "more typical."
It's to understand how they experience the world and help them develop skills and environments that support them.
Working together with parents
Parents are an important part of a child's support system.
Depending on your child's age and needs, therapy may include parent involvement and consultation.
We may talk about:
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What you're noticing at home
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Patterns that may be affecting your child
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How your child communicates their needs
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Ways to support emotional regulation
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Strategies for difficult moments
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How to strengthen connection and communication
You don't have to figure out parenting through these challenges alone.