Counselling and Behaviour Therapy
Immediate availability for counseling or play therapy sessions
Child Therapy:
We specializing in helping children ages 5-12 years with challenges related to behaviour, anxiety, social skills, self-regulation, learning disabilities, ADHD, parent separation, and self-esteem, and grief. We use hands on activities, crafts, play therapy, and work with parents during the sessions when appropriate. We also provide parent coaching.
Teen Therapy:
We help teens ages 13-18 years with issues related to social issues, self-esteem, anxiety, friendships, social media use, bullying, ADHD, mood, motivation, executive functioning, perfectionism and behaviour. We also support neurodivergent clients with ADHD or on the ASD spectrum. We provide a safe space where your teen can share their feelings, feel heard and validated.
Young Adult Therapy
We help young adults ages 19-21 years with challenges related to transitions after high school, adapting to college or university, ADHD, learning disabilities, relationships, self-esteem, communication skills, social skills, mood and anxiety. We also help clients with issues related to transitioning to adulthood and making decisions related to education and work. We support neurodivergent young adults.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a child-focused approach that uses play to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and work through challenges like anxiety, behavioural issues, trauma, and family changes. Guided by our trained therapist, it promotes emotional regulation, self-esteem, and healthy social skills.
Benefits of Play Therapy
Emotional Expression – Provides a safe, non-judgmental space for children to explore and express feelings they may not be able to put into words. Through play, they can process emotions like sadness, anger, or fear in a way that feels natural and comfortable.
Coping Skills – Helps children learn practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, frustration, and other challenging emotions. These skills can be carried into everyday situations at home, school, and in social settings.
Confidence Building – Encourages self-esteem by allowing children to solve problems, make choices, and explore their creativity in a supportive environment. This sense of mastery and accomplishment strengthens their belief in their own abilities.
Improved Communication – Enhances both verbal and nonverbal communication by giving children tools and practice in expressing themselves. This leads to better relationships and more effective interactions with family, teachers, and peers.
Resilience Development – Supports emotional growth by helping children process past challenges, adapt to changes, and develop the inner strength to navigate future difficulties with confidence and flexibility.
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy offers compassionate support for children and young adults dealing with loss - whether from the death of a loved one, significant changes, or major life transitions. This therapeutic approach helps our clients understand and process complex grief emotions that they may struggle to express. Through storytelling, art, memory projects, and guided conversations, grief therapy offers a safe space for healing and adjustment.
Benefits of Grief Therapy
Emotional Processing: Supports children and teens in exploring grief-related feelings like sadness, anger, confusion, and guilt within a validating environment.
Healthy Coping Strategies: Teaches practical tools for managing grief’s impact on mood and behaviour, helping maintain daily routines.
Sense of Connection: Helps reduce isolation by encouraging open dialogue and validating the child’s experience of loss.
Meaning Making and Acceptance: Facilitates age-appropriate understanding and gradual acceptance of loss, allowing for a more natural healing process.Resilience and Emotional Growth: Builds strength and hope, enabling young people to honour their loss while continuing to thrive.
Useful Resources:
Ontario Individual Education Plans
An Individual Education Plan (IEP) in Ontario is a personalized, written document outlining the special education programs, accommodations, and services a school board will provide to meet a student's unique learning needs. It is developed based on a comprehensive assessment of the student's strengths and areas requiring support.
To learn more about IEP’s visit the page to understand key components of an IEP, the development process and more.
This Anxiety Canada resource explores childhood anxiety, outlining common disorders, symptoms, and coping strategies. Their page provides insights into how anxiety manifests in children, how to differentiate it from typical fears, and evidence-based approaches for management.
Family Health Online offers practical strategies to foster confidence in adolescents, while Focus on the Family Canada explores how social media affects self-worth and how to counteract its negative influence. Both sites provide evidence-based guidance on supporting teen mental well-being.
New Horizons will provide support in all of these challenges.
Types of Interventions:
● Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT)
● Motivational Interviewing (MI)
● Positive Parenting
● Social-Emotional Development
● Growth Mindset
● Play Therapy and Child Therapy
● Goal Coaching for Teens
● ADHD Coaching and Management
Note: We incorporate assessment information in our counselling cases where helpful and appropriate, to inform treatment approaches.