Child and Adolescent Counselling
Supporting Your Child’s Journey with Clarity and Hope
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Helping Your Child Navigate Big Emotions and Build Resilience
At Change for Life, our experienced child and adolescent clinicians are dedicated to supporting your child through life’s challenges. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with you, your child, and key supports such as schools and other allied health professionals. Our team develops tailored treatment plans to help your child build essential skills, manage symptoms, express emotions effectively, and develop positive behavioral strategies—empowering them to thrive.
COMMON COUNSELLING ISSUES
At Change for Life, your child will receive support from an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychologist who specializes in counseling, assessments, and diagnostic services.
Our interventions for children, teens, and adolescents may focus on:
- ~ Difficulties adjusting to life changes (e.g., after separation or divorce)
- ~ Managing anger and emotional regulation
- ~ Anxiety, stress, and worry
- ~ Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- ~ Experiences of abuse and trauma
- ~ Behavioural challenges (e.g., oppositional or defiant behaviours)
- ~ Coping with bullying and peer difficulties
- ~ Depression and low mood
- ~ Fears, phobias, and excessive worry
- ~ Grief and loss support
- ~ Learning and academic challenges
- ~ Parenting support and guidance
- ~ Post-traumatic stress and recovery from trauma
- ~ Developing social skills and building friendships
Therapy Options
Our psychologists use a variety of child-friendly approaches tailored to each child’s specific needs, which may include: Play-Based Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Strategies, Social Skills Development, and Parenting Support Techniques.
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Our clinicians use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to help you and your child understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, replacing them with positive and constructive alternatives.
Play Therapy
Our skilled clinicians incorporate Play Therapy into sessions to create a safe and supportive environment where your child can express themselves naturally. Through play, children can communicate their thoughts and feelings, explore emotions, and practice new skills learned during therapy.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps children develop awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and surroundings. By practicing mindfulness techniques, your child can learn to slow down, improve focus, and manage stress. These strategies also support emotional regulation and help reduce negative thought patterns.
Social Skills Training
Our clinicians support children in developing essential social skills to improve their interactions with others. Social skills training can be delivered through one-on-one sessions or group programs, focusing on communication, active listening, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
Parenting Skills
Supporting a distressed child can be challenging. Our team works with you to build new skills or enhance existing ones, helping you support your child throughout their therapeutic journey. Your clinician will collaborate with you, involving you in the therapy process, so your child can apply the strategies learned in therapy to real-life situations.
Please feel free to contact Change for Life for any further questions you may have about our child and adolescent services. We are dedicated to matching your child or teenager with the psychologist who best suits their individual needs.