Kids don't always have the words for what they're feeling. Our child and teen counsellors use age-appropriate approaches to help young people understand big emotions — and give parents practical tools too.
Child and adolescent counselling is therapy adapted to a young person's age and stage. Younger children often work through play- and art-based approaches; teens get a private, non-judgmental space that's theirs. Parents are involved the right amount — enough to support progress at home without making the sessions feel like surveillance.
At Counselling Toronto — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every counsellor is a registered psychotherapist or supervised clinician, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before committing to anything.
You don't need a crisis to benefit from counselling. If any of these feel familiar, a free consultation is a low-stakes way to find out what support could look like.
No single method fits everyone. Your counsellor draws on approaches with real research behind them — and adjusts to how you work best.
Younger children process feelings through play and creating — the therapist reads and works within the child's natural language.
Age-appropriate skills for anxious thoughts, big feelings and avoidance, taught in ways young people actually use.
Often the fastest lever: small changes in how adults respond at home can transform a child's behaviour and confidence.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Toronto or by secure video.
The first session usually includes a parent meeting so the counsellor understands your concerns and your child's history. From there, sessions are tailored to your child — talk, play, drawing, skills practice — with periodic parent check-ins. Everything age-appropriate stays confidential for the young person, which is key to teens actually opening up.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for child & adolescent counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
Most extended health plans in Ontario cover registered psychotherapists — check your plan's "psychotherapist" or "mental health" coverage. OHIP does not cover psychotherapy. A free consultation always comes first, so there are no surprises.
Comfortable, private offices with evening and weekend availability. In-person care is also available at our Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga locations.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Toronto.
Our Toronto clients come from every corner of the city — downtown professionals booking sessions around Bay Street hours, families in North York and Etobicoke, students near the universities, and newcomers settling into one of the most diverse cities in the world. Evening and weekend appointments make in-person sessions workable around TTC commutes, and secure video fills the gaps when getting across town isn't realistic.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Toronto.
