Helping children build confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Children and adolescents experience many changes as they grow. Big emotions, anxiety, behavioural challenges, school stress, family transitions, and difficulties with friendships can sometimes feel overwhelming—for both children and their parents.
At Wellness EBE , I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where children and youth can safely express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build the confidence needed to navigate life's challenges.
Every child is unique. Therapy is tailored to each child's developmental stage, personality, strengths, and individual needs while working collaboratively with parents and caregivers whenever appropriate.
Child-Centred Play Therapy
For many children, play is their natural language. Child-Centered Play Therapy provides a safe and accepting space where children can express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to put into words.
Through play, creativity, and connection, children can explore feelings, develop problem-solving skills, build self-confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience in an environment where they feel understood and supported.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps children and adolescents understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Using age-appropriate strategies, young people learn practical skills to:
Manage anxiety and worry
Build self-confidence
Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
Improve emotional regulation
Strengthen coping and problem-solving skills
Develop healthy responses to life's challenges
These tools can continue to benefit children long after therapy has ended.
Emotional Regulation
Learning to understand and manage emotions is one of the most important skills a child can develop.
Many children experience intense feelings without yet having the skills to regulate them. Therapy helps children recognize emotions, understand what their bodies are telling them, and develop healthy ways to respond rather than react.
Children learn practical strategies to:
Recognize emotions early
Calm their nervous system
Express feelings in healthy ways
Improve frustration tolerance
Build resilience and confidence
Develop positive coping skills
As children strengthen these abilities, they often experience improvements at home, at school, and in their relationships.
A Strengths-Based, Compassionate Approach
My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and connection. Rather than focusing only on behaviours, I work to understand what may be contributing to a child's emotional or behavioural challenges.
I believe children thrive when they feel safe, accepted, and understood. Together, we work to build on each child's existing strengths while helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to navigate life's challenges.
Child & Youth Therapy May Help With
Anxiety and excessive worry
Emotional regulation
Anger and frustration
Behavioural concerns
School-related stress
Friendship and social difficulties
Self-esteem and confidence
Family changes, separation, or divorce
Grief and loss
Life transitions
Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
Parents play an important role in a child's growth and healing. When appropriate, therapy includes collaboration with parents and caregivers to provide practical strategies, strengthen communication, and support positive changes at home.
Together, we can help your child build confidence, emotional resilience, and the skills they need to thrive.
Every child deserves a safe place to be heard, understood, and encouraged. Small changes today can make a lasting difference in a child's confidence, emotional wellbeing, and future relationships.
