Child & Youth · Ages 9+

Support for growing hearts and minds

Growing up can be hard. Sessions are gentle, playful when needed, and paced to each young person — a safe space to be heard, with parents kept involved in ways that respect their child's trust.

Calm, welcoming counselling room

Areas of support

How I can help

01

Separation & Divorce

When a family changes shape, children often carry worry, confusion or guilt. We create a steady place to name those feelings and adjust to new routines and two homes.

02

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Helping young people quiet the inner critic, recognise their strengths and build a kinder, more resilient sense of who they are.

03

Self-Harm

Compassionate, non-judgemental support to understand what self-harm is doing for a young person, and to find safer ways to cope with overwhelming emotions. Safety planning is done together, with family involvement where appropriate.

04

Social Challenges

Navigating friendships, peer pressure, bullying, loneliness or social anxiety — building skills to connect, set boundaries and feel like they belong.

05

School Challenges

Support with school stress, motivation, test anxiety, attendance struggles and the pressure to keep up, working alongside parents and schools when helpful.

If a young person is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Let's talk about your child.

Book a free 20-minute consultation for parents and caregivers.

bowerscounselling@gmail.com · 782-823-8129

Sun Tower, Bedford, Nova Scotia