Children and Youth Counselling

At Catalyst Mind Center, we understand the profound scars trauma can leave on children and youth, from abuse, accidents, or witnessing violence. Our registered psychotherapists offer healing, trauma-informed counselling to help young survivors navigate change with confidence. We prioritize strengthening their resilience, aiding in safe expression, memory integration, and restoring trust through gentle, strength-focused methods.

Trauma in young people often presents through behavior or play rather than words. Our therapists use sensory and narrative tools to unpack events, ease hypervigilance, and rebuild a sense of safety, all while preventing long-term effects. We advocate for caregiver education to bolster mental and emotional health, employing phased approaches for gradual recovery and empowerment.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we understand how parental divorce can be a confusing and saddening experience for children and youth, evoking loyalty conflicts, adjustment struggles, and behavioral changes. Our registered psychotherapists provide nurturing, family-oriented counselling to help young individuals navigate this significant life shift with confidence. We focus on strengthening their resilience, assisting them in expressing their feelings, adapting to new family structures, and maintaining positive relationships with both parents.

Parental divorce affects kids differently based on age and family dynamics, requiring a gentle, individualized approach. Our therapists employ gentle, story-based methods to help them process emotions, normalize their experiences, and develop coping skills, all while minimizing feelings of blame or loyalty issues. We also involve co-parents when possible to sustain their mental and emotional health, using creative outlets to aid expression for a smoother transition.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we realize that mindfulness and meditation can transform how children and youth handle stress, focus, and emotions, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Our registered psychotherapists provide mindful, accessible counselling to help young minds navigate change with confidence. We emphasize strengthening their resilience, teaching practical techniques to stay present, reduce reactivity, and cultivate inner peace through fun, practical practices.

Mindfulness for young people is best taught through short, enjoyable sessions. Our therapists use games and apps to introduce meditation, helping them manage overthinking or impulsivity. We blend mindfulness with daily routines to sustain mental and emotional health, encouraging family practice for reinforced benefits in attention and empathy development.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we understand how goal setting and education consulting can ignite passion in children and youth, helping them overcome barriers like learning difficulties, motivation loss, or indecision. Our registered psychotherapists provide guiding, goal-oriented counselling to help young learners navigate change with confidence. We focus on strengthening their resilience, motivating them to set achievable goals, explore interests, and pursue their education with purpose and enthusiasm.

Goal setting for young people thrives on encouragement and structure. Our therapists use visual aids and mentoring to help clarify their ambitions, overcome procrastination, and align their education with their unique strengths. We also collaborate with schools to maintain their mental and emotional health, blending consulting with emotional tools for a balanced academic journey.

Our experienced giftedness therapists at Catalyst Mind Center can implement giftedness assessments to evaluate the intellectual, creative, and academic abilities of children aged 6 and above. Our goal is to provide a complete understanding of your child’s unique profile. Furthermore, we offer guidance to parents and educators to help them meet the specific needs of gifted children and provide appropriate support for any potential challenges that may arise.

We believe that understanding a child’s abilities is the first step toward unlocking their full potential. Through our comprehensive assessments, we empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to foster a supportive environment where a gifted child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Counselling with an education consulting focus involves working with children, parents, and educators to address academic challenges and learning difficulties. Our therapists conduct assessments, develop personalized educational plans, and offer strategies to support your child’s academic success and emotional growth. Our goal is to foster a growth mindset in children regarding their academic abilities, empowering them to believe in their potential.

We understand that academic success is deeply connected to a child’s emotional well-being. Our holistic approach ensures that we are not only addressing learning difficulties but also building the confidence and resilience necessary for lifelong learning.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we know that EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy can be a powerful tool for children and youth processing traumatic memories from abuse, accidents, or bullying. Our registered psychotherapists specialize in child-adapted EMDR counselling to help young clients navigate change with confidence. We focus on strengthening resilience, facilitating safe memory reprocessing to diminish distress and restore emotional equilibrium with gentle, creative adaptations.

EMDR for young people is adjusted for shorter attention spans and developmental levels. Our therapists modify bilateral stimulation with games or tapping to reprocess disturbances, reducing symptoms like fear or behavioral issues. We integrate EMDR with supportive elements to safeguard mental and emotional health, ensuring sessions are brief, engaging, and parent-involved for optimal outcomes in trauma resolution.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we acknowledge how depression can overshadow the joy of childhood and adolescence, often sparked by bullying, academic stress, or family issues. Our team of registered psychotherapists provides compassionate, developmentally sensitive counselling to help young people navigate change with confidence. We emphasize strengthening their resilience, guiding them to regain interest in activities, improve their mood, and embrace a hopeful outlook with enhanced self-worth.

Depression in young people varies by age and context, needing nuanced, engaging interventions. Our therapists incorporate creative and activity-based methods to explore feelings, challenge negative patterns, and encourage positive behaviors while managing symptoms like withdrawal or irritability. We also collaborate with families and schools to sustain mental and emotional health, using strength-based strategies to inspire motivation and prevent isolation for a comprehensive, youth-centered recovery.

At Catalyst Mind Center, we understand that developing assertiveness and empowerment is crucial for a child’s mental and emotional health. Amidst peer pressures, academic demands, and self-doubt, our registered psychotherapists provide supportive, developmental counselling to help young people navigate change with confidence. Our team focuses on strengthening resilience, enabling them to voice their needs, set boundaries, and embrace their potential with self-assurance and independence. We work to empower young people to become more self-assured and confident in their daily lives.

Assertiveness and empowerment evolve with age, and our knowledgeable therapists apply interactive, skill-building techniques to encourage self-expression and boost self-esteem. We work to address hurdles like bullying or low motivation by using positive reinforcement to cultivate mental and emotional health. We may also involve family to reinforce new skills in real-world settings for lasting personal growth.

At Catalyst Mind Center, our registered psychotherapists understand how anxiety can affect the lives of children and youth. It often stems from school pressures, social challenges, or family changes, significantly impacting their mental and emotional health. We provide specialized, age-appropriate counselling to help young individuals navigate change with confidence. Our team focuses on strengthening their resilience during life transitions, empowering them to develop coping skills, reduce fears, and thrive with greater calm and self-assurance.

Anxiety presents uniquely in young people, and our experienced therapists use evidence-based, play-based, and interactive techniques to address it. We recognize that anxiety can manifest as excessive worry about school, physical symptoms like headaches, or social avoidance. Our child-friendly methods aim to nurture their mental and emotional health, addressing symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, sleep disturbances, and panic attacks. We also prioritize family involvement where beneficial, to create a supportive network for lasting progress.