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Frequently Asked Questions

My child is extremely shy/anxious and I’m not sure if they would talk to you but I really think that they would benefit from counselling.

Meeting new people can cause a lot of anxiety for youth. I understand that it takes time to develop a therapeutic relationship. I would recommend setting up a consultation so that the youth and I can meet prior to starting individual sessions. 

 

It may also be helpful to ask the youth what it is that they are nervous about in regards to individual counselling. They can come up with some questions for me to answer in person, via e-mail or over the phone to reduce their worries. 

Can a parent/caregiver be present for sessions?

Yes! Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in sessions if this helps the youth feel comfortable as we get to know each other or if there is a specific topic that might be helpful to have the caregiver present for.  

I want to know what my child is talking about in sessions. Can you tell me?

This depends on the age of the youth and the topics. If there are any sort of safety concerns and the youth shares thoughts of harming themselves, someone else, or if the youth shares that someone is harming them, then I am required to share this information with parents and/or other agencies. If the youth is comfortable and consents with me sharing what was discussed in session, then I am happy to keep caregivers informed. 

How often should a youth attend sessions and for how long?

Typically youth attend sessions on a weekly basis in the beginning. The counselling I provide is skills based and often short-term, approximately 10-15 sessions. This time-frame is just a recommendation and will be adjusted based on the youth’s needs. 

What can I expect to see different from my child after sessions?

How will these sessions be helpful?

This is a difficult question to answer as every individual is so unique. The expectation is not that the youth will be a completely different person in 3 months. They will learn new skills and healthy ways to cope. It is up to them to practice and implement these skills on a regular basis.

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