Compassionate Support for Children, Youth, and Families
Every child experiences challenges as they grow. At times, children may struggle with big emotions, anxiety, behavioural concerns, friendship difficulties, family transitions, or experiences that feel overwhelming. When these challenges begin affecting daily life, psychotherapy can provide a safe and supportive space for healing, growth, and resilience.
At Senta Counselling Services, we offer psychotherapy services for children, youth, and families with experienced clinicians who provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each child’s unique needs and developmental stage.
Services are available at our Barrhaven location at Longfields Square and are offered in both English and French.
Meet Our Specialized Child & Youth Therapists
Sandra LeBlanc
BA, BSW
Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker
Languages:English and French
Ages: 5+
Veronica Proulx
BA, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Language: English
Ages: 5+
Heather Talbot
BA, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Language: English
Ages: 12+
Areas of Support
Children and youth may benefit from psychotherapy support for:
• School-related stress
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Behavioural challenges
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Friendship and social concerns
• Bullying experiences
• Family transitions and separation/divorce
• Trauma and attachment concerns
• Foster care and adoption-related experiences
• Depression and low mood
• Identity exploration and LGBTQ2S+ support
• ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodiversity
• Executive functioning challenges
• Parent-child relationship concerns
*Every child is unique. Therapy is individualized to support each child’s strengths, needs, and goals.*
Our Approach
Through therapy, children and families can gain a deeper understanding of themselves while developing practical skills to navigate challenges with confidence.
Treatment may incorporate a variety of evidence-based approaches, including:
• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
• Brainspotting
• Play Therapy
• Theraplay
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
• Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Parent and Family Involvement
Parents and caregivers play an important role in a child’s growth and healing. Depending on the child’s age and goals, therapy may include parent consultations, family sessions, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen support both inside and outside of the therapy room.
Our goal is to help families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop practical strategies that support long-term emotional wellbeing.
Book an Appointment
If you are concerned about your child’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships, or ability to cope with life’s challenges, support is available. For general questions, we are also always available via email:
contact@sentacounselling.com.