Available in Edmonton, Calgary, & Grande Prairie
Children experience big emotions, and sometimes they need extra support to navigate them. Our child-focused counselling services provide a safe, welcoming space where kids can express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build emotional resilience.
Restore Connection. Strengthen Understanding. Heal as a Family.
Worried About Your Child’s Emotions or Behavior? You’re Not Alone.
Children may not always have the words to express how they feel, but their emotions and behaviors often tell a story. Has your child been struggling with anxiety, mood changes, or difficulty at school? Do they seem withdrawn, overwhelmed, or more reactive than usual?
It’s natural to worry, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Child counselling provides a safe and supportive space where kids can express their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build confidence. With the right guidance, children can learn to manage big feelings and navigate challenges in a way that fosters growth and well-being.
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Counselling?
All children experience ups and downs, but when emotional or behavioral challenges start affecting their daily life, extra support can make a difference. If you’ve noticed persistent struggles, child counselling can help them develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and express their emotions in a safe space.
Your child may benefit from counselling if they are experiencing:
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Frequent anxiety, fears, or excessive worrying
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Persistent sadness, mood swings, or irritability
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Difficulty making or maintaining friendships
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Emotional outbursts, tantrums, or aggressive behavior
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Trouble adjusting to major life changes (divorce, loss, relocation)
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Withdrawal from family, school, or activities they used to enjoy
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Difficulty expressing emotions in a healthy way
How We Approach Child Counselling
Children process emotions and challenges differently than adults, which is why we take a child-centered, developmentally appropriate approach to therapy. Our therapists use evidence-based methods that engage children in ways that feel natural, comfortable, and effective.
Play Therapy
Play isn’t just fun, it’s how children make sense of their world. In play therapy, your child can explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences through games, art, and storytelling. It gives them a safe and age-appropriate way to express what they might not have words for yet, all while building trust, confidence, and emotional insight.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps kids make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We guide them in understanding how worries or self-doubt show up—and teach them practical tools to challenge negative thoughts and build confidence. It’s like learning to reframe the world in a more empowering way.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Think of DBT as a toolkit for emotional balance. We’ll help your child ride the waves of big feelings and handle tricky situations with more confidence. It’s all about finding that sweet spot between accepting emotions and making positive changes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT gives kids space to notice their thoughts without letting those thoughts take over. We help them focus on what matters most—like kindness, curiosity, or courage—even when things feel tough. It’s about building a life guided by values, not fears.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
When kids have gone through something scary or overwhelming, EMDR can help their brains and bodies process that experience in a safe and gentle way. It doesn’t require them to talk through every detail—instead, it helps them release the distress and move forward feeling lighter and more in control.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness gives kids the tools to slow down, breathe, and notice what’s going on inside without judgment. Whether they’re feeling anxious, distracted, or overwhelmed, we help them stay grounded and respond with calm, clarity, and self-awareness.
How Counselling Supports Your Child’s Well-Being
Counselling can help your child build emotional tools that last a lifetime. Here are just a few of the ways child counselling can make a meaningful difference:
Help Your Child Understand Their Feelings
Kids often act out what they can’t explain. Therapy helps them recognize and name their emotions—so they feel less overwhelmed and more in control.
Give Them Tools to Handle Tough Moments
From managing anxiety to handling conflict, counselling teaches children practical strategies they can use at home, school, and beyond.
Support Their Growth from the Inside Out
Counselling provides encouragement, validation, and a sense of success—helping your child build a stronger, more positive view of themselves.
Support Through Change, Loss, or Big Transitions
Whether your child is adjusting to divorce, grief, bullying, or school stress, counselling offers a stable space to process and adapt with support.
Why Choose Us For Child Counselling?
Specialized Child Counsellors
Our team includes psychologists, counsellors and therapists who specialize in working with children. They’re trained in evidence-based, child-focused methods—like play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness—and they know how to create a space where kids feel safe, supported, and engaged.
A Space Designed for Kids
Children thrive in environments where they feel understood. That’s why we tailor our sessions to each child’s developmental stage—using age-appropriate activities, creative tools, and flexible approaches that meet them where they’re at.
We Work With Parents, Too
You’re an important part of your child’s progress. We’ll check in regularly, provide guidance when needed, and offer strategies you can use at home. You’ll never feel left out of the loop—we’re here to support your whole family.
Culturally Sensitive & Inclusive Care
We work with families from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing counselling that’s inclusive, respectful, and responsive to your values and lived experiences.
Providing Child Counselling
What To Expect & How To Get Started
Getting started with child counselling doesn’t need to be complicated. At ARCH Psychological Services, we’ve designed a simple intake process to help you understand your options and get your child connected with the right counsellor—without added stress.
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Reach out by phone or contact form. Our intake team will take time to understand your child’s needs and answer any initial questions you may have.
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We’ll connect your child with a psychologist, counsellor, or therapist who specializes in the concerns you’re navigating, someone experienced, approachable, and well-suited to your child’s age and personality.
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Whether in-person or virtual, your child’s first session is about building comfort and connection. From there, we’ll work together to support emotional growth, resilience, and confidence.
Take the First Step Toward Support for Your Child
All counselling services begin with a quick intake process. Our team will help you understand your options and match your child with the right psychologist, counsellor, or therapist.
To get started, call us or fill out the contact form—and we’ll walk you through what happens next.
Have Questions? Call Our Intake Team
