Youth Counselling
Supporting For Growing, Changing & Finding Your Way
Growing Up Comes With a Lot
There isn't one reason a young person might benefit from counselling.
School can become overwhelming. Friendships change. Family relationships can feel complicated. Confidence can shift. Expectations grow, and emotions don't always come with an explanation.
Sometimes a young person simply needs somewhere outside of home or school where they can talk openly.
At MICRO MVMT & HEALTH CO., Youth & Adolescent Counselling creates space for young people to explore what they're experiencing with a counsellor who listens without rushing to define the problem.
The goal isn't to have all the answers.
It's to create space to understand what's happening and what may help moving forward.
WHAT YOUTH COUNSELLING CAN LOOK LIKE
Counselling isn't about telling a young person what to think or how they should feel.
It creates room to explore.
Talk & Be Heard
Have conversations without needing to immediately solve or explain everything.
Understand & Explore
Begin recognizing emotions, experiences, relationships, and patterns that may be affecting everyday life.
Develop and Grow
Explore practical strategies, communication skills, coping approaches, and personal strengths that can support them beyond the counselling room.
RATES FOR YOUTH COUNSELLING | VIRTUAL + IN-PERSON
$175
60 MIN
$230
75 MIN
$285
90 MIN
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A few helpful details before you book: All rates are listed in CAD and include applicable taxes. Direct billing is available as a courtesy for eligible services and insurance plans; coverage is determined by your insurer. ICBC appointments are available with select practitioners. We do not bill WorkSafeBC (WSBC). Debit and credit are accepted; cash is not accepted. Rates are subject to change.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUTH COUNSELLING | RRC
SOMETIMES IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SURFACE
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Sometimes changes are easy to notice.
A young person may become quieter, more frustrated, worried, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or simply seem unlike themselves.
Other times, there may be nothing obviously "wrong."
Youth counselling provides an opportunity to look beyond what's happening on the surface and understand the experiences, emotions, relationships, or pressures that may be contributing.
A Registered Clinical Counsellor can help create space for those conversations while supporting the young person in finding approaches that make sense for them.
WHAT MIGHT BRING A YOUNG PERSON TO COUNSELLING?
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There doesn't need to be a crisis to reach out.
Youth and adolescent counselling may provide support around:
Stress or feeling overwhelmed
Anxiety and worry
School pressures
Self-esteem and confidence
Friendships and peer relationships
Family relationships
Communication
Emotional regulation
Identity and self-discovery
Life transitions and change
Grief and loss
Separation or changes within the family
Bullying or social challenges
Adjusting to new environments or experiences
What matters to one young person may look very different from what matters to another.
Counselling begins with understanding their experience.
FININDG THE RIGHT COUNSELLOR
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Neuromuscular Regulation
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Stress Response Reduction
Supports downregulation of the sympathetic nervous system, helping manage stress and anxiety.
Pain and Tension Relief
Addresses chronic muscular tightness, myofascial discomfort, and joint stiffness.
Circulatory Support
Improves blood flow and supports metabolic waste removal.
Recovery and Sleep Quality
Promotes post-treatment recovery and improved sleep patterns.
NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
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Start With a Conversation.
Finding counselling for your child or teen can come with questions.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation gives you an opportunity to connect with a counsellor, ask about their approach to youth counselling, and determine whether they may be a good fit before booking a full appointment.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting Started Can Be Simple
FIND THE RIGHT PRACTITIONERExplore our Registered Clinical Counsellors who work with youth and adolescents and learn more about their experience, approach, and clinical interests.
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START WITH A CONVERSATION
Parents, guardians, or youth may begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation to ask questions and learn whether the counsellor may be a good fit.
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COMPLETE APPROPRIATE FORMS
Depending on the young person's age and circumstances, consent and intake forms may be completed by a parent or guardian and/or the youth before their first appointment.
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BEGIN COUNSELLING
Meet virtually or in person, depending on the counsellor's availability, and begin at a pace that feels appropriate for the young person.
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VIRTUAL YOUTH COUNSELLING AVAILABLE
Support From a Familiar Space.
For some young people, connecting from home can make counselling easier to fit into everyday life.
Our Registered Clinical Counsellors offer virtual youth counselling, allowing eligible youth and adolescents to meet with their counsellor through secure virtual appointments.
Virtual care may also give families greater choice when looking for a counsellor whose experience, personality, and approach feel right for their young person.
Suitability for virtual counselling will depend on the young person's age, individual needs, privacy, and clinical circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The ages supported vary by counsellor. Some of our Registered Clinical Counsellors work with children, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Review individual counsellor profiles or connect with us to find the most appropriate fit.
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Consent requirements depend on the young person's age, capacity, and circumstances. Your counsellor will explain the appropriate consent process before counselling begins.
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Youth counselling includes important considerations around privacy and confidentiality. Your counsellor will discuss confidentiality, its limits, and how information may be shared with parents or guardians before counselling begins.
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When appropriate, parents or guardians may be involved in parts of the counselling process. The level of involvement depends on the young person's needs, age, consent, therapeutic goals, and clinical circumstances.
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Yes.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation is available with select counsellors, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and see whether the counsellor may be the right fit.
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Many extended health plans provide coverage for services delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, but eligibility and limits vary by plan.
Confirm your coverage directly with your insurer before your appointment.
Coverage is no guaranteed and direct billing is a courtesy service.
