Child Counselling in Chilliwack & Abbotsford
Child Counselling for Emotional Growth and Family Support
Children experience big emotions too — but they often don’t yet have the tools to express them. Child counselling provides a safe, age-appropriate space where kids can explore their feelings, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to communicate and cope.
Our child therapists use play, art, and conversation to help children make sense of their inner world and feel understood. Counselling can also support parents in learning how to respond to their child’s needs with empathy and confidence.
Child counselling can help with:
✔ Anxiety, worry, and separation fears
✔ Sadness, withdrawal, or low mood
✔ Behavioural changes or outbursts
✔ Adjusting to divorce, blended families, or big transitions
✔ Bullying, peer relationships, and self-esteem
✔ Sleep or school-related stress
✔ Processing grief, trauma, or medical experiences
✔ Strengthening emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
✔ Parent-child communication and attachment
Child Counsellors in BC Ready to Support Your Family
At Thrive, our child counsellors create nurturing, creative spaces where kids can safely express emotions through play, drawing, storytelling, or conversation, depending on their developmental stage.
Sessions are available in person in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, or online across British Columbia for families who prefer the convenience of home-based therapy.
Child Therapy FAQs: What to Know Before Getting Started
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Child counselling is a form of therapy designed specifically for children to explore thoughts and feelings in ways that make sense for them, often through play, art, and gentle conversation. It helps kids build emotional awareness, confidence, and coping skills while feeling safe and supported.
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Our counsellors typically work with children ages 4 and up. For younger children, we often focus on parent-support sessions to equip caregivers with strategies to nurture emotional development at home.
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Child therapy supports emotional regulation, anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, family transitions, friendship struggles, and behavioural challenges. It can also help kids process experiences that feel confusing or overwhelming.
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Yes, especially for younger children. Our therapists collaborate closely with parents or caregivers to share insights, progress updates, and strategies that support growth outside of sessions.
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Each session is tailored to the child. It may include play, drawing, games, or conversation to help them express emotions safely and naturally. The goal is connection and understanding, not “fixing” behaviour.
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Yes, some children, especially older ones, benefit from online sessions. We’ll help you decide whether in-person or virtual counselling will best suit your child’s age and comfort level.
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Every child is different. Some benefit from short-term support around a specific issue, while others continue for a few months to build deeper emotional skills and confidence.
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No referral is required. You can reach out directly to Thrive to get started whenever you’re ready.
Ready to get started?
Please fill out the form below for in-person counselling in Chilliwack and Abbotsford and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our guideline in responding to your request is 2 business days. If you do not hear back please check your spam/junk folder as unfortunately sometimes our response finds its way there.
If you are interested in online counselling click here to get started, appointments are available as soon as this week.
Thrive Collective
604-705-4000
Our Admin staff works Monday through Friday. If we miss your phone call we are busy with a client or on the other line. Please leave a voicemail or send us an email at info@thrivewellbc.com
Please note that the voicemail is strictly confidential.