Youth Counselling (Ages 14-18)

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A Place to Be Heard, Understood, and Supported

The teenage years can bring big changes, difficult emotions, and pressures that aren’t always easy to talk about. School, friendships, family relationships, identity, social pressures, and the transition toward adulthood can sometimes feel overwhelming. Counselling gives teens a safe, confidential space to talk openly about what they’re experiencing without fear of judgment.

We work with youth ages 14–18 in a supportive and collaborative way. Sessions are guided by the youth’s individual needs and concerns and may focus on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, emotional regulation, grief, life changes, school pressures, or simply feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Building trust is an important part of counselling with teens. Our goal is to create a space where young people feel respected and comfortable being themselves, while helping them develop practical tools, greater self-awareness, and confidence in navigating the challenges they face.

Parents and caregivers can also have questions about how to support their teen. Where appropriate and with the young person’s involvement, counselling can help strengthen communication and provide parents with a better understanding of how to support their child.

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  • "Matt brings a warm, genuine presence that helps clients feel immediately at ease. Using a thoughtful narrative approach, he supports individuals across the lifespan in making sense of their stories and moving forward."

    Allison Gehon, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

  • "Matthew is an incredibly witty, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate therapist. He has a gift for meeting clients exactly where they're at, bringing both warmth and insight into the room in a way that feels grounding and human."

    Annalisa Henter, Counsellor, MCSMFT, RCC

  • "Matthew is a warm, compassionate, knowledgeable therapist. He understands the challenges that life can bring and supports his client's through them. He creates a therapeutic space that is safe, comfortable, nonjudgmental, and healing."

    Nadia Malik, Registered Psychotherapist, MA