Call us: 204-881-8317, Location: 305F Madison Street, WinnipegChild & Adolescent Counselling in Winnipeg for Children, Teens & Families
Support for Children, teens, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, school, and relationship challenges.
Child & Adolescent Therapy Services
Behavioral Health
Children and teens sometimes express emotional distress through behaviour, withdrawal, irritability, anger, or difficulty managing daily routines. Therapy can help young people better understand their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build healthier ways of expressing themselves.
Emotional Wellbeing
Sometime, developmental changes can bring anxiety, sadness, stress, low confidence, and emotional overwhelm. We provide a supportive space where children and adolescents can feel heard, understood, and supported as they build emotional awareness and resilience.
Strong family connection can support healing and emotional growth. Therapy can help improve communication, strengthen trust, reduce conflict, and support parents in understanding their child or teen’s emotional needs.
Symptom Management
Therapy may support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, mood changes, school stress, emotional outbursts, social difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, or adjustment challenges. Together, we work toward practical tools that support daily life at home, school, and in relationships.
Does this Sound Familiar?
At Home
Having frequent emotional outbursts
Withdrawing from family members
Struggling with confidence or self-esteem
Appearing anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed
Having difficulty following routines
Emotionally
Anxiety, excessive worry, or emotional overwhelm
Low self-esteem, self-doubt, or lack of confidence
Questions about identity, belonging, or self-worth
Gender identity exploration and concerns about acceptance
Intense emotions that feel difficult to understand or manage
Relationships or Emotion Regulation
Fear of rejection, abandonment, or being left out
Difficulty maintaining healthy friendships or relationships
Feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or alone
Rapid shifts in emotions, confidence, or self-image
Struggling to cope with strong emotions in healthy ways
At School
Academic stress or pressure to succeed
Difficulty focusing, staying organized, or completing tasks
School avoidance or declining attendance
Challenges with friendships or peer relationships
Anxiety about performance, presentations, or social situations
Every child and adolescent experiences challenges differently. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, identity development, school-related stress, relationship difficulties, or feelings of overwhelm, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, develop resilience, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-understanding.
You or Your Child Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, school-related stress, identity concerns, or relationship difficulties, support is available.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and families in Winnipeg.
Learn More About Winnipeg Child Therapists
Mary Ajayi
Certified Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist
BA. (Hons) Psych, MA.CPsych, C.C.C, EMDR Therapist
Gertrude Ngengetereze
Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Therapist,
BSW, MSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist
Our Approach to Child & Adolescent Therapy
We tailor therapy to each child or adolescent’s age, personality, strengths, and needs. Sessions may include conversation, emotional regulation tools, coping strategies, creative approaches, family support, and practical skills for home and school.
We also recognize the important role of parents and caregivers. When appropriate, we collaborate with families to support communication, emotional safety, and lasting change.
Our Philosophy
“Like Clay on the wheel, We are always becoming.”
We believe people are not defined by their struggles, diagnoses, or difficult experiences. Growth is an ongoing process. Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change aligned with your values and goals.
Starting Therapy?
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Your journey begins with a supportive consultation where we explore your concerns, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and determine whether our approach feels right for you.
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You’ll connect with a therapist who aligns with your needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of healing. We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe at your own pace.
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Together through a bio-psychosocial lens, we identify patterns, emotional challenges, stressors, and strengths to create a therapy plan tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier ways of managing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
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Achieving your goal(s) is not linear. As therapy progresses, we focus on strengthening resilience, maintaining progress, reinforcing healthy coping tools, and helping you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
We can’t wait to meet you or your child
You and or your child do not have to navigate overwhelming emotions alone. Our therapy service offers a supportive space to slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Get In Touch
If you are ready to take the next step, feel free to complete the form with a few details about your needs. Your message will be reviewed and a response will be provided within 48 hours.
In-person & remote therapy options
We are conveniently located in Winnipeg, 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB