- youth & Teen Counselling (Ages 10+) Growing up isn't always easy. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Kate provides a safe space for teens to navigate challenges, build confidence, and develop the tools to better understand themselves.
- A Space to GrowTherapy doesn't have to feel awkward or intimidating. Kate takes a relaxed, down-to-earth approach, creating a space where teens can be themselves, talk openly, and work through challenges without fear of judgment.
-Areas of SupportSupporting teens through life's challenges.
From anxiety and self-doubt to academic and athletic pressures, Kate works with teens to navigate the challenges they're facing and build skills that support their well-being.
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Anxiety & OCD
Managing worry, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and overwhelming fears.
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Young Athletes
Navigating performance pressure, perfectionism, setbacks, and confidence.
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School & Social Life
Managing academic stress, friendships, family challenges, social anxiety, and peer relationships.
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Self Esteem & Identity
Building confidence, navigating self-doubt, and developing a stronger sense of self.
- A Note to TeensIf you're reading this, chances are you're thinking about starting counselling.
You might know exactly what you'd like to work on or maybe you're still figuring that out. Maybe therapy was your parent’s idea and you’d like to know a bit about what you can expect before taking the first step. Whatever the reason, I want you to know that this is your space and I’m here for you.
My job isn't to judge you, lecture you, or tell you how to live your life. I'm here to get to know you, understand what's going on, and work with you to figure out what might help. In the counselling room, we go at your pace and we talk about the things that matter to you.
Most importantly, I want you to know that you don’t have to go through hard things alone. We can find ways to work through them together.
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01 / Understanding Thoughts & Emotions
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected, while developing a better understanding of emotional responses and patterns
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02 / Developing Practical Coping Skills
Learn tools to manage anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming emotions, using strategies tailored to each teen's needs
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03 / Building Confidence & Self-Esteem
Work through self-doubt, perfectionism, and self-criticism while developing greater self-trust and a stronger sense of identity.
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04 / Navigating Life's Challenges
Build skills to manage relationships, communicate effectively, cope with setbacks, and approach difficult situations with greater confidence.
- For parentsSometimes, the best way to support your teen is to give them a space of their own.
Kate understands that it can be difficult to see your teen struggling, especially when you're unsure how best to help. Counselling offers teens a space outside of their everyday relationships to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges with someone who is there to listen and support them.
Kate prioritizes building a trusting relationship with each teen, where they feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and developing greater independence. While parents and caregivers play an important role in their teen's well-being, counselling is centred on the teen's individual needs, with parental involvement considered when appropriate and in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
