Accepting New Clients! Bilingual child/teen therapist offering services in French or English!
Counselling for Children
Together, we can support your child age 5-12 years. We are committed to providing emotional support in a safe, accepting, and compassionate space so your child can work through a difficult time. We will help your child to acquire new tools and skills to better manage what they are struggling with. We work through engaging in psychotherapy (talk-therapy) with the help of various therapeutic activities. Some of these may include expressive visual arts, play therapy, and/or sand tray.
Adolescent (Teen) Counselling
Navigating the teen years comes with it's own set of challenges. We're here to provide a safe, comfortable space for your youth age 13-18 years to share their struggles and show up as they are. We work to help youth better manage the stressors and challenges faced in their day-to-day lives. Sessions involve engaging in psychotherapy (talk-therapy), and can also include visual expressive arts activities and sand tray.
Parent Counselling and Support
Whether your child is a toddler or teenager, we can work together to help ensure you have the support you need and a plan to move forward. Sometimes as a parent, we just need to be heard, to have some validation, some direction, and strategies.
We really believe that strengthening your understanding of and connection to your child is hugely important. This connection often acts as a catalyst to help your child or teen feel secure, "good enough," and make positive changes.
Counselling for Young Adults
The transition into adulthood can be particularly tough. You may have transitioned into college or university and are having trouble coping and balancing it all. Perhaps you've experienced something tough or unexpected like a breakup or a death of a loved one. You may be really struggling with anxiety or depression. If you are under 25 years, we can provide a safe, confidential space to help you process what you need and better cope with life's challenges.
What to Expect
At Circle of Support Counselling, we partner with you to care for your child or youth and help support their growth and well-being.
If desired, every new client can book a free 20-minute consultation to help determine fit for your family. By following the link to our secure Jane booking system, you can schedule an initial first appointment or the "meet and greet" free consultation.
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Please feel free to attend the initial consultation or appointment alone as parent(s) or include your child/youth, as is desired. During your first meeting, you'll have a chance to share what you and/or your child are struggling with and what you'd like to see different or improved. We will discuss the therapy process and policies, and answer any questions.
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We are always open to your honest feedback and will regularly check-in with our clients to ensure you are getting what you want and need from sessions.​
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We provide service primarily to Ottawa residents. Our office is located in Manotick, also serving the surrounding communities of Greely, Osgoode, Riverside South, Findlay Creek, and Barrhaven, etc.
About Kristen
Clinic Owner & Director
BASc., MSW., RSW.
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I'm a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Child, Youth, and Family studies and a Masters degree in Social Work.
I began my work supporting youth in several elementary and secondary schools across Ontario. I then spent many years in a community agency supporting families facing a variety of struggles and trauma prior to opening this private practice.
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​I'm also a mom to three wild and wonderful boys who really keep me on my toes and have taught me a lot about the challenges of parenting.
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Expand your circle...
Parenting is hard! It can make a world of difference when you have support. Getting help from friends, family, and neighbours can be invaluable. But what else can you do when things are challenging? You can expand your circle even further. We can work as a team to support you, your child, or teen.
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Does your child or teen struggle with worries or anxiety?
Do they struggle with anger or emotion regulation?
Is ADHD diagnosed or suspected?
Are you concerned about depression?
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Has your child or teen experienced a loss or major change such as a death, divorce or separation, a newly blended family, or a recent move or change in schools?
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Has your child or teen experienced a traumatic event or situation?
This may include a difficult family situation involving addictions struggles or domestic violence.
