Children's Therapy
West Vancouver Child Psychologist
Our Services
When a child is strugling, it can be hard to know what to do. Some kids can tell you whats bothering them. But a lot of them can't, or they don't even know. That's where child counselling comes in. Our counsellors sit down with your child in a safe, calm space and help them talk through what's going on inside.
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We see kids from all over the West Vancouver area, from Dundarave to Horseshoe Bay. Families near British Properties and Lions Gate have come to us too. We know this comunity, and we know the kinds of things that come up for kids who grow up here. Whether it's stress from school, trouble with friendships, or worries at home, our child therapy services are set up to help.
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Child counselling for kids in West Vancouver usually starts with a simple chat. We want to get to know your child first. There's no pressure and no rush. We make sure they feel comfortable before we dive into anything deeper. A lot of parents tell us that after just a few sessions, they start to see a difference at home.​
Being a teenager in West Vancouver isn't always easy. The pressure to do well in school, fit in with friends, and figure out who you are can be a lot. Some teens handle it okay. Others start to pull away from their family or feel like nothing is going right. If your teen has been like that lately, counselling can make a real difference.
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Teen therapy is a bit diffrent from sessions with younger kids. We treat teens more like young adults. They get to set the pace, and we talk about the things that matter most to them. A lot of teens in West Vancouver come to Creekside Counselling for help with anxiety, depression, or just feeling overwhelmed by life. We also work with teens who are dealing with stuff at home, like parents going through a seperation or a big move.
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One thing we hear a lot from teens is that they don't want to feel judged. That's why our sessions are a no-judgement zone. We listen first. We don't lecture. We just help teens work through what's going on in a way that feels real to them. Teens who come to Creekside Counselling tell us they actually look forward to their sessions, which says a lot.​
Young kids don't always have the words to explain how they feel. That's totaly normal. Play therapy is a way for kids to express themselves without having to talk about it directly. Instead of sitting in a chair and talking, kids play. They draw, they build, they act things out. And through all of that, our therapist picks up on what the child is trying to say.
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Play therapy for children works really well for kids between the ages of three and twelve. We see a lot of younger kids from the West Vancouver area who are going through a tough time, maybe after a loss, a big change, or something that scared them. The playroom at Creekside Counselling is set up to feel fun and safe. There's no wrong way to play here.
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A lot of parents are suprised by how much progress their child makes through play therapy. Kids start to process things they couldn't say out loud. They work through fears, build trust, and start to feel more secure. It's one of the most rewarding things we do at Creekside Counselling, watching a child go from closed off to open and happy again.