Ready for a Better You? We are Ottawa's choice for innovative, evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Struggling with high anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, or the weight of past distress? We meet you where you are, offering compassionate, client-centered care.
Our specialized therapy goes beyond talk, integrating advanced modalities like Biofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Performance Enhancement Training for athletes/professionals. Located in Ottawa, ON with with flexible in-person and virtual sessions.
Ready for a Better You? We are Ottawa's choice for innovative, evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Struggling with high anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, or the weight of past distress? We meet you where you are, offering compassionate, client-centered care.
Our specialized therapy goes beyond talk, integrating advanced modalities like Biofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Performance Enhancement Training for athletes/professionals. Located in Ottawa, ON with with flexible in-person and virtual sessions.
The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa (CAFCO) is a bilingual and multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing a range of health care services to children, adolescents, and families.
At CAFCO, we believe every family deserves compassionate support, clear guidance, and a safe place to grow. Our team brings together experienced professionals who share a common purpose helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges with confidence and care. Rooted in respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community.
The Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa (CAFCO) is a bilingual and multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to providing a range of health care services to children, adolescents, and families.
At CAFCO, we believe every family deserves compassionate support, clear guidance, and a safe place to grow. Our team brings together experienced professionals who share a common purpose helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges with confidence and care. Rooted in respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community.
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Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.