LET'S PLAY AND HEAL

Psychological Counselling for Children

When your child is facing challenges, it’s not about fixing them — it’s about understanding them. Whether they’re navigating anxiety, intense emotions, ADHD, autism, OCD, or simply need extra support to flourish, we’re here to ensure they feel safe, respected, and truly seen. Our practice offers a warm, welcoming space where each child’s individuality is celebrated, and their inner world can be gently explored and expressed — not just through words, but through the language of play. Using evidence-based approaches like play therapy, we help children connect, grow, and build the confidence to move through life as their authentic selves.

Jaspreet Deol

Registered Psychologist, EMDR trained, WCB, Bigstone & NIHB approved

Virtual & In-Person

$235 per hour

Jaspreet is an experienced psychologist who works from a developmental trauma-informed from connection-focused perspective. She supports children, youth and adults in navigating their life stages with emotional coping, resiliency, confidence and authenticity. Jaspreet has a special interest in working through an attachment lens to challenge cycles or patterns that hold you hostage and create anxiety in personal, social and professional domains. Jaspreet specializes in evidence based anxiety interventions in children, youth and adults.

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Keeley Richter

Counselling Therapist (Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta), Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying (ON)

Virtual & In-Person

$200 per hour

With 16+ years of experience as a teacher and school counsellor, Keeley brings a warm, practical, and down-to-earth approach to supporting children, teens, adults, and families. She supports clients navigating anxiety, ADHD and neurodivergence, emotional regulation, self-esteem, school challenges, life transitions, and the impacts of domestic violence, abuse, and relational trauma.

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Anusha Lalani

Registered Provisional Psychologist, EMDR, Theraplay Trained

Virtual & In-Person

$235 per hour

Anusha specializes in supporting children, teens, and parents with ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, attachment and relational trauma, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She is particularly passionate about helping families navigate the challenges of raising highly sensitive, strong-willed, and spirited children while fostering secure, connected parent-child relationships.

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Lasha Gauthier

Registered Psychologist, EMDR & Play Therapy Trained, Bigstone & NIHB approved

Virtual & In-Person

$235 per hour

Lasha has a passion for working children and youth ages 3-17. She supports parents in navigating these ages, and provides child based therapies for children, including playful EMDR. Lasha has formal training in play therapy, family dynamics, social skills coaching, parental separation, divorce or blended family arrangements, child trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, school avoidance and ADHD.

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Emotional Struggles

Using various approaches, including play and talk therapy, a child therapist can gently help a child open up about their fears, worries or painful past while also teaching them coping skills.

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Social Skills

Many children struggle with social anxiety, or lack age-appropriate social skills. By helping them develop a strong foundation of interpersonal skills, children gain the confidence needed to navigate any social challenge.

Behavioural Issues

Through play, talk or art therapy, a child counsellor can uncover the root causes of behaviours like aggression, defiance, impulsivity and more. They can give your child tools to manage their behaviors in a positive way.

“We must empathize with children's emotions before we can guide their behavior.”

Gordon Neufeld,
Clinical Psychologist

Supporting Your Child's Emotional Wellbeing

What is Child Therapy?

Child therapy is a specialized form of counselling tailored to the emotional, developmental, and psychological needs of children and preteens. It focuses on helping children better understand their emotions, improve their behaviour, build coping skills, and feel supported in their unique experiences.

Through consistent sessions with a trained child therapist, children can:

Emotional Regulation

Through regular therapy sessions, children learn to recognize, understand, and express their emotions in healthy, age-appropriate ways. This emotional regulation helps reduce frustration and anxiety while promoting inner calm and self-control.

Social Skills Development

Therapy supports children in strengthening their communication abilities, enabling them to express themselves clearly and listen effectively. These skills foster positive, meaningful relationships with peers, family members, and adults.

Processing Life Changes

A safe and supportive therapeutic space allows children to work through difficult experiences such as trauma, loss, or significant family changes. This processing promotes healing, emotional resilience, and a restored sense of stability.

Building Self-Esteem

By celebrating strengths and addressing challenges, therapy helps children develop a strong sense of self-worth. Increased confidence empowers them to face life’s obstacles with courage and a positive mindset.

Feeling Seen and Heard

One of the most vital aspects of therapy is providing children with a space where they feel truly validated and accepted. This nurturing environment fosters trust and a deep sense of safety and belonging.

Fostering Healthy Boundaries

Therapists help children understand personal boundaries and how to assert themselves respectfully. These skills are especially important for navigating peer relationships and effectively responding to bullying or peer pressure.

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What Is Play Therapy?

Play therapy is the primary mode of therapy for children aged 3–12, based on the understanding that play is a child’s natural language. While adults may express themselves through conversation, children often communicate more freely through toys, art, storytelling, and movement. In play therapy, trained therapists use play as a tool to observe, connect, and help children work through difficult emotions and experiences. This isn’t just “playtime”—it’s intentional, therapeutic, and deeply healing.

Power of Play Therapy

Play therapy offers children a safe and developmentally appropriate way to express thoughts and feelings they may not yet have the words for. Through guided play, children can work through anxiety, trauma, or behavioural challenges in a supportive environment. It also provides opportunities to practice problem-solving, empathy, and emotional expression in a natural, engaging way.

Over time, play therapy helps children build a sense of mastery and control over their world—boosting confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.

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Helping Children Cope, Connect, and Grow

When Might a Child Benefit from Therapy?

Children don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many attend simply because they need additional emotional support—especially during periods of growth, change, or stress. That said, therapy can be especially valuable if your child is showing signs of emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties.

Struggles with Big Emotions

When children feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, fear, or anger, it often shows through outbursts, irritability, or perfectionism. Therapy can help them build emotional awareness and healthier ways to cope.

Difficulty with Focus and Peer Connection

Trouble concentrating, withdrawing from others, or being bullied can affect a child’s confidence and growth. Signs like clinginess or acting much younger than their age may reflect anxiety or unmet emotional needs.

Adjusting to Change and Loss

Events like divorce, moving, or losing a loved one can shake a child’s sense of stability. Therapy gives them space to process their feelings, ask questions, and adapt with support and reassurance.