Child & Youth Counselling
For children and youth struggling with self-esteem, grief or navigating life’s challenges, who need a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, build resilience and develop healthy coping strategies.
Worried About Your Child
Children and teens may struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, peer pressure, or difficulty managing emotions. Parents might feel unsure about how to support their child through behavioral challenges, academic stress, or transitions like separation or loss.
How I Help
Shabnam creates a warm, supportive environment where young people feel safe to express themselves. She uses age-appropriate, creative interventions to help them explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop coping strategies. For parents, she offers guidance to better understand and support their child’s needs.
Help Your Child Thrive
Children and teens gain greater emotional awareness, resilience, and self-esteem. Families feel more connected and equipped to handle challenges together, fostering a positive and supportive home environment.
Life is to live, not to regret
OFFERINGS
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FREE 15 MINUTES CONSULTATION
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IN-PERSON SESSION
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ONLINE SESSION
Insurance
Here are a few companies who have covered the cost of counselling services from members of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. Please double check your policy to ensure that the Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling designation is covered.
At this time, direct billing is available for certain insurance providers. Click on your insurance provider to confirm if direct billing is available.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Aspiria covers counselling services by CPCA members. Coverage details may vary, so clients are advised to check their individual plans.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for Canada Life plan members.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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ComPsych provides coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA professionals. Clients should verify their plan's specifics for detailed information.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for First Canadian plan members
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Greenshield includes coverage for mental health services provided by CPCA members. Coverage limits and conditions should be reviewed in your policy.
Direct billing is now available for Greenshield members.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Homewood Health offers coverage for CPCA member-provided counselling. Clients are advised to understand their specific plan coverage.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Lifeworks covers mental health counselling from CPCA professionals. Coverage details can vary, so reviewing your plan is recommended.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Certain Municipal Fire Departments offer coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA members. Coverage specifics will depend on the department's policy.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Optima | Sentara covers counselling services provided by CPCA professionals. Clients should review their individual plans for detailed coverage information.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct Billing is available for Pacific Blue Cross Plan Members.
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Pacific Life includes coverage for counselling by CPCA members. Policyholders are advised to consult their plans for exact coverage details.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members using this benefit.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for SSQ Insurance plan members.
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Sunlife covers counselling services across Canada by CPCA members. Clients should verify their plan's specifics for detailed information.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for TELUS Health plan members.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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Please double check that your policy cover counsellors from the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
Direct billing is available for members of this insurance plan.
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