Helping Children Feel Safe, Understood, and Connected
Children communicate through play, behaviour, movement, and emotion long before they have the words to explain what they feel.
Is Your Child Struggling With…
- Anxiety or excessive worry
- Emotional outbursts
- School-related stress
- Difficulty making friends
- Low confidence
- Separation anxiety
- Grief or loss
- Family changes such as separation or divorce
- Big emotions that feel hard to manage
Your child doesn’t need to explain their feelings —
their play will speak for them.
My Modalities with Children
I use evidence-based, developmentally attuned approaches that honour a child’s natural way of healing:
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
A non-directive approach that allows children to express themselves freely, build emotional regulation, and restore a sense of internal safety and control.
Sand tray Therapy and Art Therapy
A powerful, symbolic method that helps children process experiences that are too overwhelming or complex for words.
Attachment-Based Approaches
Children heal strongest within relationships — so I support the child and the caregiver system. This includes:
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Parent–Child Relationship Therapy (CPRT)
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Attachment and attunement coaching
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Emotion coaching and reflective parenting strategies
Get to know Emily
What Children Receive in Therapy
Children experience:
✓ increased emotional regulation
✓ decreased anxiety and fear
✓ improved behaviour and self-control
✓ healthier sibling and peer relationships
✓ increased confidence and self-esteem
✓ stronger attachment with caregivers
✓ more flexibility, safety, and resilience
When children feel understood and connected, behaviour changes naturally.
Who I Work With
Young Children (3–7)
Support for emotional regulation, attachment, separation anxiety, family transitions, and behavioural concerns.
School-Aged Children (8–12)
Support for anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, family transitions, and emotional expression.
Parents & Caregivers
Guidance and support to strengthen connection and confidence at home.
Support for Parents
You’re not meant to figure everything out alone.
I help parents understand:
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what their child’s behaviour is communicating
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how to respond with connection instead of conflict
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how to support emotional regulation
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how to strengthen secure attachment
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how to repair and reconnect during challenging phases
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how family dynamics may be affecting the child
You will leave with clarity, confidence, and compassion — for your child and yourself.
What to Expect
- Schedule a consultation.
- Discuss your concerns and goals.
- Complete an initial assessment.
- Begin child-centered therapy sessions.
- Receive ongoing parent support and feedback.
