Counselling for Teens and Youths (12+) in Squamish and Online in BC
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth, emotional intensity, and often significant challenges. We offer counselling for youth aged 12 and up, combining evidence-based approaches with genuine connection to help young people move through life’s struggles with greater resilience, understanding, and support.
A Holistic, Individualized Approach to teen mental health
We tailor our work to each teen’s unique needs, drawing from a variety of proven therapeutic models, including:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Teaching skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthy communication.
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS): Helping teens and caregivers work together to solve challenges through empathy and skill-building.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Supporting trauma recovery and helping youth safely process painful or overwhelming experiences.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT): Helping teens better understand emotional experiences within family and peer relationships — building connection, trust, and self-awareness.
counselling helps teen with:
We work with teens navigating a wide range of experiences and concerns, including:
- Anxiety, panic, and chronic stress
- Depression, low mood, and isolation
- Emotion regulation and impulsivity
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions (e.g., divorce, moving, school changes, identity shifts)
- Trauma and adverse experiences
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- Peer conflict, bullying, and social challenges
- Family relationship struggles
- School pressure, burnout, or avoidance
- Identity development and self-esteem
In our sessions, we help teens:
- Build skills
- Understand and regulate difficult emotions
- Develop tools to cope with stress, grief, and uncertainty
- Express themselves with clarity and confidence
- Strengthen communication and boundary-setting
- Build emotional resilience and a more grounded sense of self
We also support open, developmentally appropriate communication between teens and the adults in their lives — parents, caregivers, teachers, and other trusted figures — recognizing that strong relationships are key to a young person’s emotional health.
A Safe Space for Growth and Healing
We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where teens can explore their experiences, ask questions, and feel truly heard. Whether your teen is facing a recent loss, a life transition, or ongoing emotional difficulties, we’re here to walk alongside them with warmth and clinical expertise.