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Parents and caregivers are often an important part of the therapeutic process. School Age Sessions may combine play, expressive activities and conversation to support emotional awareness, coping skills, behaviour and relationships. Teens Teen counselling may combine conversation, expressive activities and practical strategies to address anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships, school stress and other challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/5d9e90f5-5630-4f8f-a621-8bd72d79cae2/unsplash-image-httxBNGKapo.jpg Child & Youth Counselling - Parents Are Part of the Process Depending on your child's needs, parent support may include: Caregiver intake and check-in sessions Parent coaching and education Understanding developmental needs and behaviour Co-regulation strategies Communication tools Practical strategies for home Support with routines, boundaries and emotional regulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/251d7720-72a7-4bf2-bd20-9c11714d79ad/unsplash-image-k6DHukbkViE.jpg Child & Youth Counselling - Coming Soon: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Specialized parent coaching for children ages 2–7 Sarah MacDonell is completing specialized training and certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based approach for young children experiencing behavioural challenges. 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People seek counselling for many different reasons. Areas of focus may include:Anxiety, stress or feeling overwhelmed Grief, loss or major life changes Relationship difficulties or recurring patterns Self-esteem, confidence or personal growth Anger, emotional regulation or men's mental health concerns Infertility, pregnancy-related challenges or pregnancy loss Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward You don't need to have a specific diagnosis or know exactly what's wrong before reaching out. Sometimes counselling begins simply with recognizing that something isn't working and wanting to understand why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/689a207f-eabc-4c18-940b-e13ad77156ee/unsplash-image-gnnTQrpZu3A.jpg Adult, Men's & Women's Mental Health Counselling - Men’s Mental Health Men may experience many of the same mental health concerns as anyone else, but the way those concerns show up can be different. Stress, anger, irritability, withdrawal, relationship difficulties, work pressure or feeling constantly “on” may be easier to recognize than anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm. Areas of support may include: Emotional awareness & reactivity Stress, pressure and burnout Relationships and communication Self-esteem and identity Anxiety and depression Trauma and difficult experiences Developing healthier ways of coping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/8aa57430-5bf9-4e94-807f-a9324bbbecb6/unsplash-image-tbNgtxU5uSM.jpg Adult, Men's & Women's Mental Health Counselling - Women’s Mental Health We support women navigating infertility, pregnancy-related concerns, pregnancy loss, grief and other life transitions. Counselling provides space to process difficult experiences and explore what support may help. 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The aim is to identify practical changes that can improve the co-parenting relationship and support the children, rather than revisiting every aspect of the relationship that ended. https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/pcit daily 0.75 2026-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/73417c17-070e-4b4c-8f07-530c35f08625/unsplash-image-5SbwcZ0ZaSE.jpg Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - What Makes PCIT Different? PCIT is a highly structured, skills-based approach. Rather than simply talking with parents about what they could try at home, the therapist coaches parents while they are interacting with their child. This allows parents to practice new skills in real time, receive immediate feedback and build confidence using those skills with their own child. PCIT is delivered through two core phases: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) Parents learn skills that strengthen the relationship through child-led play. The focus is on increasing positive attention, warmth and cooperation while reducing patterns that can contribute to conflict. Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) Parents learn how to give clear, effective instructions, set appropriate limits and respond consistently when their child has difficulty following directions. Together, these phases address both the parent-child relationship and challenging behaviour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/5c66cc3b-ff9b-4a41-ae2e-1e0412c6ec6c/unsplash-image-RoGw9buwZBg.jpg Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - Parents Are the Key Part of the Treatment PCIT does not place the responsibility for change entirely on the child. Parents are actively involved throughout treatment and learn skills they can use during everyday interactions at home. This can help parents feel more confident about: Getting their child's attention Increasing positive behaviour Giving clear directions Responding consistently Managing challenging behaviour Staying connected during difficult moments Building more positive interactions with their child The skills are intended to become part of everyday parenting rather than something that only happens inside the therapy room. https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/contact-2 daily 0.75 2026-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/ada90cc7-f90d-4b01-a935-eaaa8c3e65b1/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6707628.jpg PCIT Waitlist Contact - Make it stand out Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions about counselling. By submitting a contact form you agree to Bright Minds reaching out to contact you or set up a client account.