Youth / Preteens Counselling
The young people I work with are often thoughtful, sensitive, and carrying more than others realize. They may be struggling with anxiety, big emotions, self-doubt, friendship challenges, family stress, identity questions, or the pressure to hold it all together. Sometimes things can look “fine” on the outside while feeling overwhelming on the inside.
In therapy, we create a space to slow things down, make sense of emotions, and better understand the patterns underneath stress, shutdown, anger, or overwhelm. Together, we build emotional awareness, practical coping tools, and stronger self-understanding to support confidence, resilience, and healthier relationships.
Youth counselling is a supportive and collaborative space where young people can explore what they’re going through at their own pace—with honesty, curiosity, and without judgment.
Common reasons youth seek individual counselling:
Anxiety, perfectionism, and hyper-independence
Emotion regulation
Identity
Family conflict
School stress
Self-esteem & body image
Neurodivergence
Eating Disorders Recovery & Body Image
I often work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns who may feel caught in cycles of restriction, bingeing, guilt, shame, or preoccupation with food and appearance. Therapy offers a compassionate space to understand the function these patterns have served, heal the relationship with food and body, and build a more grounded and trusting relationship with yourself.
Struggles with food, body image, and control can feel deeply personal and isolating. Eating disorders and disordered eating often develop as ways of coping with stress, trauma, or overwhelming emotions. Therapy can offer a supportive space to understand these patterns and build a more peaceful relationship with food, body, and self.
My approach to eating disorder recovery is grounded in both professional training and lived insight into how identity, self-worth, and our relationship with food impacts wellbeing. I bring steadiness, nuance, and compassion to our work.
Therapy may be a good fit if you are experiencing:
An eating disorder and/or disordered eating patterns
Chronic dieting, food rules, or feeling “out of control” around food
Body image distress, shame, or preoccupation with weight/shape
Binge eating, restriction, purging, or compensatory behaviours
Anxiety, perfectionism, or trauma connected to food and body
Recovery challenges or relapse concerns
Caregiver or family stress related to a loved one’s eating disorder
Feeling trapped in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or purging
Food and weight dominating thoughts and daily life
Difficulty trusting hunger and fullness cues
Shame, secrecy, or fear around eating and body changes
Trauma, control, or emotional regulation through food
Co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD
Challenges in relationships, work, or school due to eating concerns
Common Concerns in Eating Disorders Therapy:
How Counselling Can Help:
Understanding the emotional and nervous system roots of eating behaviours
Developing compassionate, sustainable coping skills beyond food or control
Rebuilding trust with your body and internal cues
Challenging perfectionism, shame, and self-criticism
Processing trauma or life experiences that contribute to eating concerns
Strengthening identity and self-worth beyond appearance or performance
Collaborating with dietitians, physicians, or other supports when appropriate
Recovery is not linear, and therapy is paced collaboratively, with respect for your readiness, safety, and goals.
Rates & Availability
Youth* sessions:
50 minutes: $165
75 minutes: $220
*The youth/preteen clients I see are between the ages of 10-18.
Sessions are available Monday-Friday with a mix of daytime and evening availability. Check out the Locations tab to learn more based on the office location (or online) option that works best for you.
Many extended health care plans provide coverage for counselling sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Check your plan for coverage details.