Psychotherapy & Counselling

There are four streams of psychotherapy and counselling available at New Roots Therapy:

1. Individual Therapy for Youth (13+) and Adults

2. Child & Family Therapy (from 5 to age 12)

3. Family Therapy for Youth (13+) and Adults

4. Couple/Partner Therapy

To learn about additional services, such as reduced-rate therapy, please click here.

Whichever service you choose, our therapists and counsellors are committed to providing a safe and affirming space to focus on what matters most to you. Each member of our counselling team presents a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as a unique style and approach to therapy. You can learn more about each counselling team member over on the “Our Team” page.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR YOUTH (13+) AND ADULTS

Our individual therapists are committed to working alongside you in a one-to-one environment to explore what’s troubling you and help you create a new path forward; one that is rooted in your most precious hopes and values for your life.

Some of the specific challenges that our individual therapists can support you with include:

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions

• Gender & sexuality

• Emotion processing and regulation

• Relationship challenges

• Self-esteem and body image

• Personal identity exploration

• Depression and anxiety

• Stress and overwhelm

• Trauma and PTSD/C-PTSD

For more information on individual services, please click on the button below to be directed to our Individual Therapy page.

CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY (AGES 5-12)

Our team includes two therapists who provide specialized psychotherapy and counselling services for families as well as play therapy for children 5+. Our therapists can help children and families facing challenges with emotional regulation, social interactions, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. Sessions are designed to meet each child and family’s specific needs and may include individual therapy for children or parents, collaborative parent-child sessions, or family-focused strategies to enhance relationships and overall well-being.

• Our Areas of Focus

  Our child and family services team offers specialized support for a variety of concerns, including:

  • Challenges with emotional regulation

  • Anxiety and stress-related difficulties

  • Depressed mood and mental well-being

  • Behavioural concerns and externalizing behaviours

  • Grief, loss, and bereavement

  • Parent-child relationship conflicts

  • Sibling and family dynamic challenges

  • Adjustments within blended families

  • Coping with major life transitions

  • Parent-focused counselling and coaching

  • Trauma and its impact on children and families

  • School-related issues and academic stressors

  • Developing social skills and fostering peer connections

  • Self-esteem and body image concerns

  • Supporting families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

  Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and family, with the goal of promoting resilience and fostering positive relationships.

  For more information on child and family services, please click the button below to be directed to our Child & Family Therapy page.

In addition to our Child & Family Therapy services, we also have therapists available to support youth (13+) and adult family members who are experiencing challenges such as conflict, relationship transitions, and disconnection. Our family therapists can help you navigate these challenges and move towards greater understanding and closeness.

Our therapists support families experiencing a variety of challenges, including:

• Communication issues & conflict

• Separation and divorce

• Blended family dynamics

• 2SLGBTQIA+ family experiences

• Impact of mental health and/or substance misuse

• Boundary challenges

• Developmental changes and challenges

• Grief and loss

• Disconnection or feeling alone in your family

For more information on family services, please click the button below to be directed to our Family Therapy page.

Our couple/partner therapists can work with you and your partner(s) to identify disconnecting patterns of interaction, heal relational wounds, and create new ways of being in partnership that are grounded in the hopes and desires of everyone involved.

Couples and partners in intimate relationships choose to meet with our therapists for a variety of reasons, including:

• Conflict, high stress, and life transitions

• Relationship trauma & attachment injuries, including infidelity

• Separation & divorce

• Intimacy concerns & sexual dissatisfaction

• Emotional disconnection & communication difficulties

• Fertility issues

• Open relationships/non-monogamy

• Extended family relationships

• Power struggles

• Pre-marital support

For more information on couple/partner services, please click the button below to be directed to our Couple & Partner Therapy page.

Reduced Rate Psychotherapy & Counselling

Master’s Level Training Counsellors are available to provide individual psychotherapy and counselling services at a reduced rate, under the supervision of our experienced therapists. In addition to paying a reduced rate, there are many additional benefits to working with a training counsellor. For more information, please see below.