Hands
to Heart Therapy
Childhood, Teen Anxiety, Grief & Trauma
Helping children and teens feel safe,understood, and connected again.
Children and teens don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling. Instead, they communicate through behaviour, play, emotions, and their bodies.
After experiences such as loss, illness, medical procedures, bullying, family changes, accidents, or other overwhelming events, children and teens may begin to experience anxiety, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, sleep difficulties, or changes at school and home. These are often signs that their nervous system is trying to make sense of something that feels too big to carry alone
Every child's story is unique, and therapy is always tailored to their developmental stage, personality, and individual needs.
My work is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and grounded in an understanding of how experiences are held in both the body and the nervous system. I integrate play, creative expression, mindfulness, somatic awareness, rhythm, and conversation to help children make sense of their experiences in ways that feel natural and supportive.
Children and teens often show us what they need long before they can explain it with words. Together, we gently build emotional awareness, resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of safety within themselves and their relationships.
Parents and caregivers are an important part of this process. When appropriate, I work collaboratively with families to strengthen connection, increase understanding, and provide practical ways to support their child's emotional wellbeing outside the therapy room.
I believe healing happens through connection, safety, and play.
Your child may benefit from therapy if they are experiencing:
Family separation or major life transitions like a move, gender transition or new sibling
Trauma following an accident or frightening event
A noticeable change in behaviour
Low self esteem, friendships challenges or bullying
Difficulty regulating emotions
Anxiety or excessive worry
School Refusal
Grief after death or loss
A Space Where Children and Teens Can Be Themselves
My goal is to create a warm, accepting environment where children and teens feel seen,
heard, and understood.
Healing doesn't happen by rushing difficult feelings away. It happens through safe relationships, curiosity, compassion, and the opportunity to experience that they don't have to carry difficult experiences on their own.
If you're wondering whether counselling might be the right next step for your child or teen, I invite you to book a complimentary consultation. Together we can talk about your concerns and explore how I may be able to support your family.
