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Children do not always have the words for what they feel. Child counselling helps them express emotions, build coping skills and feel more confident, with parents involved every step of the way.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
Child counselling is therapy adapted to a child’s age and development. Instead of relying only on talking, counsellors often use play, drawing, stories and activities to help children express feelings, make sense of experiences and learn skills for managing worry, anger and big emotions. Parents are included so new skills can be supported at home.
Children respond well to early support. Small concerns addressed early are often easier to resolve than problems left to grow.
Is this right for you?
Every child has ups and downs. Consider support if changes last several weeks or affect home, school or friendships.
Clinginess, stomach aches, avoiding school or trouble sleeping alone.
Frequent meltdowns, anger or tears that are hard to settle.
Acting out, aggression, or becoming unusually quiet or withdrawn.
Separation, a new sibling, a move or immigration.
Loss of a loved one, bullying or a frightening event.
Trouble making friends, focusing or adjusting at school.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We usually start with a parent meeting to understand your concerns, then sessions with your child, with regular parent check-ins.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
Play, art and stories help children communicate feelings and experiences that are hard to put into words.
Simple tools to understand feelings, calm the body and replace worried thoughts with brave, helpful ones.
Guidance for parents on supporting new skills, routines and communication at home, so progress continues between sessions.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
You will have regular check-ins with the counsellor. Children have some privacy so they feel safe, but parents are kept informed about progress and always told about any safety concerns.
Parents are usually involved through parent meetings and sometimes joint sessions. Your involvement is one of the biggest factors in your child’s progress.
Keep it simple and positive, for example: you will meet someone whose job is to help kids with feelings, and you can play and talk together.
Online sessions can work for some older children. Younger children often do best in person, and we can talk about which format fits your child.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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