Child & Play Therapy
A safe, happy place for
your child to grow
When your child is struggling, it can feel lonely. Arms Open Counselling offers warm, playful, evidence-based therapy for children ages 5-17 so they can feel understood, build resilience and thrive.
Registered Child Therapist
In-person & Virtual
Ages 5 through 17
Is this your child?
Some things parents tell us …
“My child just isn’t themselves lately.” If any of these feel familiar, you are in the right place.
Worry that won’t switch off
Refusing school, panic, clinginess, or fears that get in the way of everyday life.
Grief or big life changes
Divorce, bereavement, moving schools - transitions that shake a child’s world.
Sadness & withdrawal
Pulling away from friends, losing interest in things they used to love and enjoy.
Social Struggles
Bullying, loneliness or difficulty making and keeping friends.
Big emotional outbursts
Meltdowns, anger or behaviour that feels hard to manage at home or school.
Keeping feelings inside
A child who shuts down, won’t talk, or seems to be carrying something heavy.
You found the right place, now what?
Arms Open Counselling works with children using play, creativity and conversation - because kids communicate best when they feel safe and free to just be themselves.
Parents are partners in this too. We will keep you informed and give you the tools you require to support your child’s progress at home.
Play & Expressive Arts Therapy
Children express through play what they can’t always say in words
Cogniive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Age-appropriate tools to help children understand and manage their thoughts
Trauma-informed & Attachment Care
Gentle, sensitive support for children who have been through some hard things in life.
