We moved to our new location, 5494 Manotick Main St. North, on November 1st!
Counselling for Children.
Together, we can support your child age 5-12 years. Whatever your child's struggle, we will provide therapy in a safe, accepting, compassionate, and fun manner. We help children express themselves and process difficult things as well as learn new tools and skills to better manage what they are struggling with. Our space allows us to engage in visual expressive arts and play therapy while also using other evidence-based modalities.
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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 involve visual expressive arts.
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.
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?
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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.
Welcome.
Welcome to Circle of Support Counselling. We know looking for the right support for your child and family can be daunting. At Circle of Support, we partner with you to care for your child or youth and help support their growth and well-being.
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Currently, our team is comprised of two Psychotherapists who have both dedicated their careers to working solely with children, teens, and their families. We feel this specialized care is important and valuable.
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We so look forward to meeting you.
If desired, every new client can book a free 20-minute consultation to help determine fit for your family. ​Please feel free to attend the initial consultation or appointment alone as parent(s) or include your child/youth, as is desired. We can answer any questions you may have.​​
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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.
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We're excited for you to meet us!
About Us.
​Circle of Support Counselling has been founded by Kristen Lee.
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Kristen is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Child, Youth, and Family studies and a Masters degree in Social Work. Kristen began supporting children and youth within elementary and secondary schools across Ontario prior to working with a community agency supporting families facing a variety of struggles and trauma.
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It had always been a dream to develop a space where children, teens, and families could show up as they are and look forward to coming to therapy.
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At Circle of Support, we understand that working solely with your child has it's limitations. We believe that in order to provide the most effective service to your family, this often involves including key players in your child's life. This includes you as parents, school personnel, and other involved service providers. Of course, youth will continue to have the privacy and safety in confidentiality they desire.
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