Young people open up through play, drawing and being present — things that work best face to face. Our in-person child and teen therapy meets them in the room at an Ontario office near you.
In-person therapy for children and teens meets young people in the way they naturally communicate — through play, drawing, movement and presence. A registered psychotherapist in the room can follow a child's energy and body language moment to moment, which is far harder to do through a webcam.
At Counselling Toronto — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every session happens face to face with a registered psychotherapist (or closely supervised clinician) at one of our Ontario offices, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before you commit to anything.
You don't need to be in crisis to book an in-person session. If any of these feel familiar, coming in for a free consultation is a low-pressure way to see what face-to-face support could do.
No single method fits everyone. In the room, your therapist can read what's working in real time and draw on approaches with real research behind them — adjusting to how you work best.
Younger children process feelings through play and creating — the therapist reads and works within the child's natural language.
Age-appropriate skills for anxious thoughts, big feelings and avoidance, taught in ways young people actually use.
Often the fastest lever: small changes in how adults respond at home can transform a child's behaviour and confidence.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Ontario or by secure video.
The first session usually includes a parent meeting so the counsellor understands your concerns and your child's history. From there, sessions are tailored to your child — talk, play, drawing, skills practice — with periodic parent check-ins. Everything age-appropriate stays confidential for the young person, which is key to teens actually opening up.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for child & adolescent counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
In-person sessions are the same fee as virtual, and most extended health plans in Ontario cover registered psychotherapists — check your plan's "psychotherapist" or "mental health" coverage. OHIP does not cover psychotherapy. Your free consultation always comes first, so there are no surprises.
Warm, private offices in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton — with evening and weekend appointments so face-to-face therapy fits a working week.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Toronto.
Because we have offices in Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga, in-person therapy is realistic across most of the GTA and beyond — pick the location that's the shortest trip from home or work, and switch to secure video on the weeks getting there isn't practical.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Ontario.
