Helping Young People Find Hope

Depression Counselling for Children & Youth

We offer compassionate in-person and online counselling for children and teens with depression. Our services help young people regain hope and rediscover joy.
Counselor talking with a young girl during a depression support session
Guiding Young Minds Through Difficult Times

Compassionate Counselling for Youth Depression

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.

Common Symptoms We Address

Our counselling services assist young clients dealing with
Persistent irritability or mood swings
Withdrawing from friends and activities
Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Academic decline or lack of motivation
Thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness
Unexplained physical complaints like headaches
Our Holistic Approach to Therapy

Personalized Therapeutic Approaches in West Vancouver

Our therapists craft supportive, engaging sessions using evidence-based techniques for youth depression. We believe in strengthening resilience during life shifts, ensuring young clients feel supported and motivated.

Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

Focuses on improving relationships to reduce isolation, often through role-playing.

Behavioral Activation for Youth

Encourages participation in rewarding activities using goal charts to combat lethargy.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for Teens

Teaches distress tolerance and emotion regulation through group mindfulness games.

Family-Based Therapy

Involves parents in sessions to address home dynamics that may contribute to depression.

Creative Expression Therapy

Uses drawing or music to help children articulate feelings when words are difficult.

Positive Psychology for Young People

Builds on strengths with gratitude journals to help shift focus from negatives.

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Our dedicated psychotherapists and holistic practitioners are passionate about supporting individuals in attaining a more balanced and fulfilling life. Our therapists can provide service in-person or online and offer individual or couples, groups and workshops.

MA, CCC

She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, bringing professional expertise and compassionate presence to her work. She’s particularly passionate about helping clients regain a sense of resilience and agency.

MA

She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 8 years of experience providing Clinical counselling therapy and working an educational setting as a university, professor and school counsellor.

PhD, CCC, CCC-S

She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Supervisor with over 28 years of experience supporting clients of all ages. She offers a compassionate space to heal, gain insight, and move forward with purpose.

MCP-AT, RCC, CCC

She is a clinical counsellor and art therapist with 22 years of experience, supporting healing through art. She uses creativity and mindfulness to guide self-discovery, resilience, and peace.  
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Why Choose
مرکز ذهن ‫Catalyst

Because growth begins with the courage to challenge your mindset—and we're here to support every step, in person or virtually.

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