Our Services

We believe strongly that youth mental health matters — not just for young people themselves, but for the wellbeing of families, schools, and communities as a whole.

We also believe that young people are creative, resilient, and capable of working toward the things that are important to them.

Everyone needs extra support sometimes, especially during periods of change — whether those changes are expected or come out of the blue.

Adolescence (roughly from ages 12 to 25) is a time of big changes — not just physical and hormonal, but also emotional, psychological, and social.

During this time, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure. School pressures, social media, dating, friendships, family relationships, figuring out who you are, and thinking about the future (just to name a few!) can all affect how we feel and function.

Each young person is unique — with their own stories, strengths, challenges, and goals. We’re here to get to know you, build trust, and find a way of working together that feels right for you.

We offer different types of talk therapy, depending on your needs and preferences. Below is an overview of some of the approaches we use:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that combines mindfulness skills with practical behaviour strategies.

    ACT helps people become more aware of their inner experiences (like thoughts, emotions, and body sensations) and engage in activities and relationships which align with their values (what is most important to them).

    ACT supports people to learn skills such as:

    • Mindful awareness (noticing without judgement)

    • Cognitive defusion (mindfully observing our thoughts, feelings, etc.)

    • Acceptance (acknowledging things as they are)

    • Committed action (redirecting attention to and participating in activities of value to us).

    ACT is an evidence-based therapy for a range of mental health conditions and emotional difficulties, including low-mood, anxiety, depressive disorders and trauma-related conditions.

    ACT for Trauma (ACT-T) is a version of ACT that’s specially adapted for people who’ve been through tough or traumatic experiences. It focuses on building safety, self-kindness, and confidence to take small, empowering steps forward.

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that teaches practical skills to help manage emotions, cope with distress, and improve relationships. Its goal is to support people in “building a life worth living.”

    DBT focuses on four main skill areas:

    • Mindfulness – learning to be present and aware without judgment

    • Distress tolerance – coping with intense or painful emotions without making the situation worse

    • Emotion regulation – understanding, naming, and managing emotions more effectively

    • Interpersonal effectiveness – navigating relationships, setting boundaries, and communicating needs in healthy ways

    Some of the key things DBT helps with include:

    • Noticing and describing emotions without judging yourself

    • Understanding where emotions come from and how they work

    • Reducing the intensity or frequency of overwhelming emotions

    • Preparing for difficult situations by “coping ahead”

    • Communicating clearly and respectfully, even when things feel tense or emotional

    • Strengthening relationships while staying true to yourself

    The “dialectical” part of DBT refers to the idea that two seemingly opposite things can both be true — like accepting yourself as you are while also working toward change. DBT helps you find balance between these two ideas.

    DBT is an evidence-based therapy that can be especially helpful for emotional dysregulation, self-harming behaviours, and conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, it’s also useful for anyone wanting to better understand their emotions and improve their coping and communication skills.

  • The Conversational Model (CM) is a type of psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on exploring a person’s inner world through a specific kind of conversation — one that is grounded in empathy, emotional attunement, and genuine connection.

    Unlike more structured therapies like ACT or DBT, CM is less focused on teaching set skills and more focused on following your emotional experiences in the moment. The pace and direction of therapy are guided by what feels most important or alive for you in each session.

    CM is based on the idea that your sense of self — how you experience yourself on the inside — is central to your mental health and wellbeing. When that sense of self is disrupted (due to trauma, invalidation, or other long-term stress), it can lead to ongoing difficulties with mood, identity, and relationships.

    This therapy aims to rebuild or strengthen a cohesive, stable sense of self by helping you feel seen, understood, and emotionally connected in a safe therapeutic relationship.

    CM is an evidence-based treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and it can also be helpful for people experiencing long-term emotional struggles, such as chronic low mood or difficulties feeling connected to themselves or others.