Child counselling in the niagara region & Ontario
Many children experience emotional and behavioural challenges that can feel overwhelming for both them and their families.
Your child may be struggling with anxiety, big emotions, behaviour changes, or difficulty at school or with peers.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Common Reasons Children Seek Counselling
Emotion & Behaviour
Relationship Challenges
Relationship Challenges
• Anxiety & Worries
• Low Mood or Withdrawal
• Intense Emotions
•Emotional Outbursts
Relationship Challenges
Relationship Challenges
Relationship Challenges
• Difficulty with Friendships
• Social Skills
• Conflict with Others
• Trouble Expressing Feelings
Development Challenges
Relationship Challenges
Development Challenges
• School Stress or Avoidance
• Attention & Focus Difficulties
• Learning Concerns
• Adjusting to Changes
Trauma & Recovery
Relationship Challenges
Development Challenges
• Exposure to Stressful Events
• Family Changes
• Trauma or Heightened Fear
• Difficulty Feeling Safe
Anyone can start counselling; no concern is too small
Whether your child is navigating something specific or just feeling generally overwhelmed, therapy can be adapted to meet your child and family where you are - from short-term support to more ongoing, in-depth work.
What to Expect in Therapy
Your child’s first session is an opportunity to understand what may be contributing to their challenges, as well as their strengths, needs, and goals. We take time to get to know your child in a way that feels comfortable and appropriate for their age and development.
Counselling for children often looks different than therapy for adults. Sessions may include play-based activities, conversation, and skill-building to help children express themselves, manage emotions, and navigate challenges in a way that feels natural to them.
We work to create a safe, supportive environment where children feel comfortable and understood. Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may also involve parent collaboration to support progress at home and in daily life.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We take a holistic approach drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches to support the whole person, including thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
How Therapy At Skerrett Psychology Can Help
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Build skills to manage big emotions
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Improve behaviour and emotional regulation
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Improve behaviour and emotional regulation
Strengthen confidence and self-esteem
Help your child feel calmer and less overwhelmed
Improve behaviour and emotional regulation
Support positive friendships and social skills
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Support positive friendships and social skills
Develop tools to cope with stress and anxiety
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Support positive friendships and social skills
Improve focus, motivation, and daily routines
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Help your child feel more secure and supported
Evidence-Based Approaches We Use
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
Family-Informed Approaches
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies
If you’re considering counselling for your child, we’re here to support you and your family.
Looking for a More Structured Option?
We are currently offering a brief child counselling program designed to provide focused, short-term support with clear goals and follow-up.