Counselling that Meets the Needs of Young Children
As a parent, you want the very best for your child—and when something seems off, you feel it in your bones. Childhood is full of ups and downs, but sometimes the challenges our kids face go beyond what they can manage on their own. If you're noticing changes in your child's behaviour or mood, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Counselling:
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Frequent meltdowns or mood swings
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Trouble sleeping or recurring nightmares
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Difficulty making/keeping friends
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Withdrawal from family or activities they once enjoyed
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Ongoing worry, fears, or phobias
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Low self-esteem or negative self-talk
Children often express emotional struggles through their behaviour, rather than words. Therapy is not about something being “wrong”—it’s about giving your child a safe space to feel seen, heard, and supported.
How Child Therapy Can Help
At Arnica Counselling Inc., our child therapists use developmentally appropriate methods like play, art, and conversation to help kids
Counselling Helps Children
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Understand and express their feelings
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Develop healthy coping skills
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Strengthen self-confidence
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Improve relationships with family and peers
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Build resilience for life’s challenges
We work closely with parents, so you can support your child’s growth outside of sessions too.
Taking the first step can feel big—but you’re not in this alone. We're here to walk alongside you and your child every step of the way.
If you’re wondering whether therapy might help your child, we invite you to reach out.
Meet Our Child Counsellors
Parents are Part of the Process
You are the expert on your child and you are integral to their health and healing. Our counsellors offer various sessions that provide space for you to share your concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Counselling in Prince George
Answers to the questions Prince George parents ask us most.
Every child has hard days, but if meltdowns, ongoing worry, or trouble sleeping are becoming the norm rather than the exception, it may be time to bring in extra support. If you're asking yourself whether your child needs therapy, that instinct is usually worth listening to. A child therapist can help you sort out what's a normal phase from what your child needs help working through.
This program is built for children ages 5 to 12, using play, art, and conversation suited to how kids actually process and talk about their feelings. If your child is a teenager, our youth counselling program picks up where this one leaves off.
Sessions follow your child's pace, not a script. Depending on their age and personality, that might look like play-based activities, art, or simply talking, all aimed at helping them understand and express what they're feeling. Your child's therapist will also check in with you about themes coming up in sessions, so you're not left guessing at home.
Yes, and we encourage it. You know your child better than anyone, and that insight is part of what makes therapy work. Our counsellors build in space for parents to share what's going on at home and get practical strategies for supporting family dynamics day to day.
Yes. Our therapists see children in person at our Prince George office and offer virtual sessions for families across BC, including Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, and Quesnel. If you've searched for child therapy near you and come up short in a smaller community, virtual counselling is often the simplest way to get consistent support.
It depends on what your child is working through. Some families notice a change in mood or behaviour within a few sessions, while ongoing anxiety or more complex behavioural challenges can take longer to shift. Your child's therapist will check in with you regularly so you always know how things are progressing.
