At Nova Phoenix Counselling, we believe that children and youth deserve compassionate, accessible mental health support tailored to their unique stages of development. As a multi-location psychotherapy practice serving communities across Ontario, we provide children and youth counselling in a safe, inclusive environment where young people can feel heard, understood, and supported. With in-person, virtual, and walking children and youth therapy options, families can access care in ways that fit naturally into their lives, whether they are based in Niagara Falls or the surrounding areas.
Children experience the world differently from adults, and emotional challenges can often show up through behavior, school difficulties, or physical symptoms. Our children’s counselling and therapy services are designed to help kids process emotions, build coping skills, and develop healthy ways to express themselves. Our clinicians use evidence-based, age-appropriate approaches to support concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation, family transitions, and social challenges, while working closely with caregivers to create consistency and trust.
Adolescence brings rapid change, increased pressure, and new responsibilities. Our youth counselling and therapy services focus on helping teens navigate anxiety, stress, identity exploration, peer relationships, and life transitions with confidence. By offering a non-judgmental space, our therapists help youth build resilience, strengthen communication skills, and develop tools that support long-term emotional well-being, both at home and at school.
Nova Phoenix Counselling is known for removing common barriers to mental health support. We proudly offer no-waitlist availability, flexible appointment formats, and affordable options with direct billing when available. Our diverse team of clinicians brings a wide range of specializations, including anxiety counselling, family-based approaches, and innovative modalities such as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
With multiple convenient locations, Nova Phoenix Counselling supports families throughout St. Catharines, Welland, Ancaster, Fort Erie, Burlington, Kanata, and nearby communities. Our presence in and around Niagara Falls allows us to serve children, youth, and families where they are, making high-quality mental health care more accessible and community-focused.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety or your teen needs support navigating life’s challenges, Nova Phoenix Counselling is here to help. Our inclusive, client-centered approach to children and youth counselling focuses on growth, healing, and lasting change, supporting young people as they build a stronger foundation for the future. Contact us today to get started!
Sessions are structured to feel safe, engaging, and age-appropriate. Children’s therapy may include creative activities, conversation, or guided play to help them express emotions, while youth therapy often involves open dialogue, reflection, and skill-building. Our therapists work at a pace that feels comfortable, encouraging trust and gradual progress rather than pressure.
It may be helpful to consider therapy when emotional or behavioral changes begin to affect your child’s daily life, relationships, or school performance. Ongoing anxiety, mood changes, withdrawal, difficulty coping with stress, or challenges adjusting to transitions are common reasons families seek support. Children and youth therapy can also be preventative, offering guidance and tools before challenges become overwhelming.
The length of counselling varies depending on each child or youth’s needs, goals, and circumstances. Some individuals benefit from short-term support focused on specific concerns, while others may engage in therapy over a longer period to address deeper or ongoing challenges. Therapists regularly review progress and collaborate with families to ensure care remains effective and appropriate.
Counselling sessions are $160.00 for a 50 minute individual appointment and $170.00 for a 50 minute couple or family session. Rates can be offered on a sliding scale for affordability as needed.
Many benefit providers cover Registered Social Workers & Registered Psychotherapists.
Direct billing is available for Blue Cross, Green Shield, Desjardins, Manulife, Canada Life, Telus Health & NIHB.
Receipts are provided and can be claimed as a medical expense on your income taxes.
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