Child & Youth Counselling Services
One-on-one counselling for youth is available through our Network agencies to help you navigate the unique challenges of this transitional age, whether it is a mental health challenge or issues with parents, peers, or people at school.
- This is not a crisis service. Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline or 9-1-1 for Emergencies
What can we help with?
If you think talking with a counsellor could help & that’s reason enough to book a session. These are some of the reasons youth come to us:
- Addressing depression & anxiety
- Dealing with self-criticism, judgement and low self-esteem
- Healing from experiences of childhood abuse, violence or trauma
- Adjusting to a new culture
- Handling school or work concerns and pressures
- Coping with challenging life stress or loss
- Adapting to family breakdown (separation/divorce)
- Finding your place in newly blended families
- Changing problem behaviors (e.g. overeating, smoking, self-harm)
- Improving relationships with others
- Managing parents’ expectations as you become more independent
- Maximizing personal growth and potential
Children
While children are welcome to attend a youth counselling session as a client, there are some restrictions for younger ages. Please see your local agency for details.
Non-client children are not permitted to be in the room at someone else’s individual session, and not all Network agencies provide child-minding services. Please see your local agency for details and plan ahead.
Client Rights & Responsibilities
At The Hope Counselling Network, we foster a culture of mutual respect and inclusivity where everyone feels safe and valued. We do not tolerate discriminatory or aggressive behaviours and expect all clients, staff, volunteers, and partners to contribute to this positive environment. In accessing counselling services, clients understand that a failure to uphold this culture of respect may result in termination of service.
What to expect?
Our counsellors are trained to welcome you to your local agency, put you at ease, and lead you through your session. They listen without judgment and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals.
How do I get started?
Our counselling services are easy to access. After finding the best counselling agency for you, all you need to do is reach out and book your first appointment.