Anxiety, low mood, irritability, or shutdowns after school
Helping youth ages 10+ build confidence while navigating anxiety, ADHD, school stress, friendships, family changes and life's transitions in a safe, supportive environment.
Any of these sound familiar? You don't need to be in crisis to reach out.
Anxiety, low mood, irritability, or shutdowns after school
School stress: focus, procrastination, test anxiety, attendance
Motivation, identity questions, or big life transitions
Family changes, grief (including pets), or social conflict
OCD and intrusive thoughts, overthinking, or worrying about future events.
Problem gaming, vaping/substance use, or online pressures
No forced sharing. No pressure. Every session is tailored to your teen, creating a calm, supportive space where trust comes first. Together, we’ll build confidence, develop practical skills, and navigate life’s challenges—at a pace that feels right for them.
We begin with a free 15-minute consultation to answer your questions, understand what’s been going on, and make sure counselling feels like the right fit.
Sessions are relaxed, practical, and tailored to each teen. While I work with youth of all genders, many of the families I support are seeking help for boys and young men who are struggling with anxiety, school, confidence, motivation, or knowing how to talk about what’s going on. Together, we’ll build practical strategies while helping your teen better understand their thoughts, emotions, and strengths.
Trust is essential. Teens are never pressured to talk before they're ready, and sessions provide a supportive, judgement-free environment where they can simply be themselves.
Meet in my Brentwood Bay office, or choose a walk-and-talk session if being outdoors feels more comfortable.
A quiet counselling space in Brentwood Bay where teens and young adults can feel safe, comfortable, and understood from the moment they arrive. Bring headphones, a sketchbook, a fidget, or whatever helps you feel like yourself. See inside the counselling space.
You know your teen best. My role is to support them while keeping you informed enough to feel confident in the counselling process—without breaking the trust that helps counselling work. Often when struggles show up in your teen you notice mood changes, anger, sadness or withdrawal. You may be concerned about their increased screentime, substance use, relationship or friend choices. Through counselling we will gently explore what is going on and have another person your teen can open up to without any judgement.
10+ youth and young adults.
50-minute sessions in Brentwood Bay, or walk-and-talk. If a session runs a little longer, there is never an additional charge.
Parents are involved when appropriate while respecting your teen's privacy, consent, and therapeutic goals.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and make sure we're the right fit.
This can be very common. Often I find after they have the chance to talk with me during a low pressure brief consultation they become open to trying it out. Many parents frame the consultation as a low stakes "let's just meet him and see what you think afterwards." You don't need him fully on board to reach out. Some parents start with the consultation on their own.
We start with a free 15-minute chat to see what you need and whether I'm a good fit. No commitment. If it feels right, we'll book a first session together and I'll send you a brief intake form.
Relaxed and real. You set the pace. We can talk, take a short walk, or try practical tools. No forced sharing and no judgement.
Absolutely. If fidgeting, sketching, or music helps you think or feel calmer, let's use it.
Your privacy matters. I keep things confidential except when safety is a concern, such as risk of serious harm. I'll explain exactly how this works before we begin.
That's completely normal. We can start with what's been difficult lately, or simply how today is going. I'll help guide the conversation naturally.
You can tell me. We can adjust the approach, or if another counsellor would be a better fit, I'm happy to help you find one.
Absolutely. There is no minimum number of sessions. Some people come once, while others benefit from ongoing support.
That's something we can absolutely work through together. We'll build practical strategies for stress, confidence, boundaries, friendships, and navigating social media in a healthier way.
You don't have to commit to counselling today. A free 15-minute consultation is simply a chance to ask questions, meet me, and decide whether it feels like the right fit—for both you and your teen.