CHildren annd Youth Counselling - Ashley Dreger, MACP
Children’s Counselling
Children’s counselling provides a safe, supportive environment where children can express themselves and explore their thoughts and emotions. Sessions are grounded in a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and incorporate relaxation and regulation strategies to help children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and physical responses.
Through counselling, children develop essential skills to manage emotions and respond more effectively to challenging situations. Parents are actively involved in the therapeutic process and receive guidance following sessions to support their child in practicing and integrating these skills into daily life.
Sessions are $200 per 60 minutes. Services are eligible for coverage through most extended health insurance plans.
Adolescent Counselling
Adolescent counselling supports teenagers as they navigate a wide range of challenges, including body image concerns, anxiety, depression, stress, parental separation or divorce, peer relationships, bullying, and other developmental stressors.
Using a tailored blend of evidence-based approaches—including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)—adolescents learn practical skills to regulate emotions, manage stress, and respond effectively to difficult situations. These skills can support improved self-esteem, healthier relationships, and greater success at home and school