Child & Youth Counselling in Toronto, ON
Child and youth counselling in Toronto, Ontario gives children and teens a safe, supportive space to work through emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. At Bloom CYW, certified child and youth counsellor Boshra Saravi brings 20+ years of experience supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, ADHD, autism, and school adjustment. Sessions are CA$150 for 60 minutes, online across the GTA, Canada, and the USA, with parent involvement as appropriate. Book online.
What Does a Child and Youth Counsellor Do?
A child and youth counsellor provides individualized support that helps children and teens understand their feelings, build coping skills, and handle social, behavioural, and school challenges. At Bloom CYW, every session is strengths-based and relationship-focused, so children feel safe, heard, and capable.
Child and Youth Counselling Services in Toronto
- Emotional regulation and coping with big feelings
- Anxiety, worry and stress
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Social skills, friendships and peer conflict
- School adjustment and transitions
- Behavioural concerns at home and at school
- Neurodiversity-affirming support for ADHD, autism and developmental differences
- Teen support for screen-time balance, peer pressure and communication with parents
How Child and Youth Counselling Works
Connect: Boshra gets to know your child's interests, strengths and worries.
Understand: Through the Neuro-Connected Parenting™ lens, she looks beneath the behaviour to what your child's brain and nervous system may be communicating.
Build skills: Sessions use conversation, play and practical coping tools tailored to your child's age.
Involve parents: Parent involvement is discussed as appropriate, so new skills carry over at home.
Review progress: Goals are adjusted as your child grows in confidence.
Neurodiversity Support for ADHD and Autism
Bloom CYW provides neurodiversity-affirming support for children with ADHD, autism, and developmental differences, emphasizing confidence, self-understanding, and success at home, at school, and in the community. Sessions build on each child's strengths rather than trying to change who they are.
School Collaboration and Advocacy
Through School Collaboration & Advocacy, Bloom CYW partners with educators and families to support a child's social, emotional, behavioural, and educational development. Boshra helps parents prepare for school meetings, share what works at home, and advocate for supports that help their child feel included.
Child & Youth Counselling Session — CA$150
One 60-minute session for a child or young person who needs a supportive space to talk and work through emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. Sessions are tailored to their age and needs, with parent involvement discussed as appropriate. Book a Consultation
Why Choose Bloom CYW for Your Child?
- Certified child and youth counsellor and Child and Youth Care Practitioner
- 20+ years supporting children in educational, childcare, school and community settings
- Founder of Neuro-Connected Parenting™, a science-based, connection-first approach
- Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental
- Parent coaching available for coordinated family support (see parent coaching)
Child and Youth Counselling Across the GTA
Bloom CYW offers online child and youth counselling on Eastern Time (EST) for families in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Oakville, across Ontario and Canada, on the US East Coast, and worldwide.
Ready to give your child a safe place to grow? Book online or call 416-660-4531.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child and Youth Counselling in Toronto
What is child and youth counselling?
Child and youth counselling is one-on-one support that helps children and teens understand their emotions, build coping skills, and handle social, behavioural, and school challenges in a safe, non-judgmental space.
What ages does Bloom CYW work with?
Bloom CYW works with children and youth, with each session tailored to the child's age and developmental stage. Contact us to confirm the right fit for your child.
How do I know if my child needs a counsellor?
Signs include frequent meltdowns, ongoing worry, withdrawing from friends, low self-esteem, trouble at school, or behaviour changes that last more than a few weeks. If you are unsure, a parent coaching session is a good first step.
Is youth counselling helpful for anxiety?
Yes. Counselling helps children and teens recognize anxious thoughts and body signals and practise calming strategies they can use at home and at school.
Do parents take part in sessions?
Parent involvement is discussed as appropriate for each child. Many families combine child and youth counselling with parent coaching so everyone uses the same strategies.
Does Bloom CYW support children with ADHD or autism?
Yes. All support is neurodiversity-affirming and focused on a child's strengths, confidence, and self-understanding.
Can Bloom CYW work with my child's school?
Yes. School Collaboration & Advocacy helps families and educators work together on a child's social, emotional, behavioural, and educational needs.
How much is a child counselling session in Toronto?
A 60-minute Child & Youth Counselling Session at Bloom CYW is CA$150.
Are sessions online or in person?
Sessions are offered online on Eastern Time for families across the GTA, Canada, the USA, and worldwide.
Where can I find a youth counsellor near me in the GTA?
Bloom CYW serves families in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Oakville. Call 416-660-4531 or book online.
Book a session or get in touch
Online on Eastern Time for families across Toronto, the GTA, Canada and the USA.